Marc Cucurella has publicly urged Enzo Fernandez to join him at Real Madrid after the left-back completed a £51.7 million summer move from Chelsea to the La Liga giants. Cucurella, who spent three years at Stamford Bridge, made the switch before Xabi Alonso takes over as manager next month. The Spanish defender, currently on international duty at the World Cup, revealed his hope that his former teammate would also make the move to the Spanish capital.
Cucurella's message to Fernandez
Speaking to Radio Marca, Cucurella expressed his desire to reunite with Fernandez at Real Madrid. "He's a great player and a friend of mine," Cucurella said. "He congratulated me on the signing. I hope it happens. I would be very happy. We were very happy at Chelsea, and to have the opportunity to both sign for Real Madrid in the same summer. I hope he's lucky and becomes a Real Madrid player."
Transfer speculation and price tag
Fernandez, the Argentine midfielder, has been heavily linked with a move to Real Madrid. According to Standard Sport, Chelsea have placed a £120 million price tag on the 24-year-old, who has been a key player for the Blues since his arrival from Benfica in January 2023. The potential transfer would see Fernandez join Cucurella at the Bernabeu, where the Spanish defender has already settled in.
Cucurella's Chelsea career
During his three years at Chelsea after moving from Brighton and Hove Albion, Cucurella made 115 appearances across all competitions, establishing himself as a reliable option at left-back. However, with the arrival of new manager Xabi Alonso and competition for places, Cucurella's future at Stamford Bridge became uncertain, leading to his summer exit.
International duty
Cucurella is currently Spain's starting left-back at the World Cup under manager Luis de la Fuente. He has played in both of Spain's group stage matches so far. La Roja were held to a 0-0 draw by Cape Verde in their opener but bounced back with a dominant 4-0 victory over Saudi Arabia in their second group game. Spain will look to build on that performance as they aim to progress further in the tournament.
What's next for Fernandez?
With Cucurella's public encouragement and Real Madrid's reported interest, the spotlight now turns to Enzo Fernandez. Chelsea's hefty valuation could be a stumbling block, but if a deal is reached, the Argentine could join his former teammate in Madrid, strengthening an already formidable midfield. For now, Fernandez remains focused on his club duties at Chelsea, where he continues to be a vital part of the squad.
