Chelsea have confirmed that Marc Cucurella has left the club to complete a permanent move to Real Madrid. The left-back's time at Stamford Bridge has come to an end as he joins the La Liga giants.
Transfer Details
Cucurella is currently with the Spain squad for the World Cup in North America and will formally move to the Santiago Bernabeu after the tournament. Chelsea agreed a £51.7million total package, including an initial £47.4million plus £4.3million in add-ons.
The deal ends Cucurella's almost four years at Chelsea, where he made 150 appearances after his £63million switch from Brighton in 2022.
Chelsea's Statement
“Marc Cucurella has completed a permanent transfer to Spanish La Liga side Real Madrid,” Chelsea’s statement read. “Cucurella joined Chelsea in the summer of 2022 from Brighton & Hove Albion and was part of the team that lifted the UEFA Europa Conference League and FIFA Club World Cup last year.
“During Cucurella’s stay at Stamford Bridge, the 27-year-old defender regularly represented the Spanish national team and won the UEFA European Championships in 2024.
“Everyone at Chelsea FC would like to thank Marc for his efforts during his time at the club and for the role he played in our recent achievements. We wish him every success as he begins the next stage of his career.”
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