Spanish defender Marc Cucurella is close to joining Real Madrid after the club reportedly reached a full agreement with Chelsea over a permanent transfer.
Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano reports that all parties have approved the deal, with only final paperwork remaining before completion.
The deal is expected to be worth around €50 million as Real Madrid look to strengthen their left-back options ahead of the new season.
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Cucurella is expected to stay at Chelsea until after the FIFA World Cup before completing his move to the Santiago Bernabéu.
The move would mark a return to Spanish football for the 27-year-old, who began his career at FC Barcelona. He later gained La Liga experience with SD Eibar and Getafe CF before moving to England.
His performances at Getafe earned him a move to Brighton & Hove Albion, where he impressed before joining Chelsea FC as a regular starter.
During the 2025/26 season, Cucurella made 50 appearances across all competitions for Chelsea, scoring once and providing four assists.
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If the deal is completed, Real Madrid will add an experienced and versatile defender with both Premier League and La Liga experience to their squad ahead of next season.
written by @enock katamba
- Enock Katamba is a Ugandan Journalist and Founder of Uncovered UG, an independent digital news platform covering Uganda and international developments. He reports on politics, national affairs, entertainment, sports, business, education and other stories of public interest.
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