Real Madrid signs Chelsea's Marc Cucurella for €60 million
Real Madrid have officially signed Spanish left-back Marc Cucurella from Chelsea for up to €60 million (£52 million), with a six-year contract until 2032. The 27-year-old, currently at the 2026 World Cup, returns to La Liga after three seasons at Chelsea, who finished 10th and missed European qualification. The transfer, requested by new manager José Mourinho, is part of a major squad revamp alongside signings Dumfries, Konaté, and Bernardo Silva. Cucurella had publicly criticized Chelsea's hierarchy after Enzo Maresca's departure.
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Cucurella on Real Madrid Partnership with Vinícius: I'll Do the Dirty Work
Spanish left-back Marc Cucurella has been officially signed by Real Madrid, as reported by Record Portugal. In his first statements, Cucurella outlined his intended partnership with star winger Vinícius Júnior, stating he would handle the defensive and 'dirty work' to allow Vinícius to focus on scoring goals. The article highlights the influence of new Real Madrid coach José Mourinho in convincing Cucurella to join the club, noting the player's quote that 'when a coach like Mourinho calls you...' it is decisive. The report also includes brief updates on Bayern Munich's renewal with Michael Olise and Mourinho's praise for Kylian Mbappé. Cucurella's arrival is framed as part of Mourinho's strategy to rebuild Real Madrid, seeking leaders while nurturing youth.
RecordCucurella: A Title with Barça After Playing Just One Match
Real Madrid has signed left-back Marc Cucurella from Chelsea for approximately 60 million euros, a move that has shocked Barcelona fans. Cucurella, a Catalan player from Alella, was forged at Barcelona's La Masia academy but only played 7 minutes for the first team, winning the 2017-18 Copa del Rey in that brief appearance. He was let go due to Jordi Alba's presence and built his career through Eibar, Getafe, Brighton, and Chelsea, where he won a Club World Cup and a Conference League. The article reflects on the irony of a lifelong Barça supporter now playing for Real Madrid under José Mourinho, and compares the signing to the underwhelming performance of Álvaro Carreras, whom Real Madrid bought from Benfica for 50 million euros a year earlier.
FútbolCucurella Joins Real Madrid: Mourinho's New Left-Back
The article reports that Real Madrid has signed Marc Cucurella from Chelsea, as requested by coach José Mourinho. Mourinho wanted a reliable, experienced left-back and personally called Cucurella ('I love you, Cucu'). The signing is described as a 'lightning' operation, with Cucurella expected to be an immediate starter and Bernabéu icon. The move will likely trigger the departure of two current full-backs due to high wages. The author notes that Cucurella is a key player for Spain's national team in the 2026 World Cup, where no other Real Madrid players feature, and comments that those who dislike him now merely because he joined Real Madrid would show pettiness.
Feed MRSS-S real_madrid_aOfficial: Real Madrid Signs Spain Star Marc Cucurella from Chelsea
Real Madrid has officially announced the signing of Spanish left-back Marc Cucurella from Chelsea FC for a reported fee of 60 million euros. The 27-year-old defender, currently with the Spanish national team at the 2026 World Cup in the USA, Mexico, and Canada, has signed a six-year contract until June 30, 2032. Cucurella, who previously trained in Barcelona's youth academy but never broke into the first team, returns to La Liga after three seasons at Chelsea, where he joined from Brighton in 2022. Chelsea finished 10th in the past season. The article also notes German fans' negative memories of Cucurella due to a controversial handball incident in the Euro 2024 quarterfinal against Germany, which UEFA later admitted was a wrong decision.
BILD - SportReal Madrid announce signing of Chelsea’s Marc Cucurella in £52m deal
Real Madrid have officially announced the signing of Spanish left-back Marc Cucurella from Chelsea in a deal worth up to €60 million (£52 million). The 27-year-old has signed a six-year contract until June 30, 2032. The transfer follows Cucurella's public criticism of Chelsea's hierarchy during the March international break, where he blamed the team's 'inexperience' for a Champions League thrashing by Paris Saint-Germain and raised concerns over the departure of head coach Enzo Maresca. Chelsea, who missed out on European qualification, decided to cash in on Cucurella after his form dipped post-Christmas and were encouraged by the emergence of 20-year-old Dutch left-back Jorrel Hato. Real Madrid, under new manager José Mourinho, are revamping their squad after two trophyless years and have also signed Denzel Dumfries, Ibrahima Konaté, and Bernardo Silva. The article also notes that Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernández, who also spoke out against the hierarchy, may be a future target for Madrid, though Chelsea would demand over £100 million for him.
Football | The GuardianCucurella Excites Us All: Real Madrid Signing Confirmed
In an opinion column published on June 14, 2026, Tomás Roncero, Deputy Director of Diario AS, reports that Real Madrid has signed left-back Marc Cucurella, nicknamed 'Cucu', from Chelsea. The article describes Cucurella as a charismatic, energetic player who is a definite starter for the Spanish national team. Roncero notes that the signing was an express request from coach José Mourinho, alongside other defensive reinforcements Dumfries and Konaté, and midfielder Bernardo Silva. The author recounts meeting with 170 fan club members in Arévalo, Ávila, who expressed excitement about the new project under Mourinho and specifically hoped for a Spanish national team starter to join. Roncero rates the excitement level of Cucurella's signing at 9.5 on the Richter scale, calling it a 'total bombshell' and 'mega signing'. The article also mentions that Antonio Rüdiger's signing is almost imminent.
Feed MRSS-S real_madrid_aReal Madrid agree verbal deal to sign Chelsea's Marc Cucurella after World Cup
Real Madrid have reached a verbal agreement to sign Chelsea defender Marc Cucurella after the 2026 World Cup. The 27-year-old Spain international, who joined Chelsea for £63m from Brighton in 2022, is currently at the tournament in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. The transfer fee is expected to exceed the previously suggested £43m. Cucurella, a Barcelona academy product, had been linked with a return to Spain and was reportedly frustrated with Chelsea's hierarchy following Enzo Maresca's mid-season departure. Chelsea finished 10th in the Premier League and failed to qualify for Europe, leading to the appointment of Xabi Alonso as permanent manager for the 2026-27 season. Real Madrid, under president Florentino Perez and new manager Jose Mourinho, are also targeting Manchester City's Bernardo Silva, Inter Milan's Denzel Dumfries, and Liverpool's Ibrahima Konate.
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