Marc Cucurella is poised to depart Chelsea for Real Madrid in a transfer that could reach £51.7million
Marc Cucurella is heading out of Chelsea (Image: Darren Walsh/Chelsea FC via Getty Images)
Chelsea have reached an agreement with Real Madrid for the transfer of Marc Cucurella, with the total package potentially valued at £51.7million. An upfront fee of £47.4m has been settled upon, along with approximately £4.3m in add-on clauses.
The documentation is still being completed, but the move is anticipated to be confirmed within a few days, with the defender finalising his switch after the World Cup. Chelsea were not actively looking to sell the player, but it is understood that Cucurella was open to the right chance and was keen to leave Stamford Bridge.
The full-back had signed a new contract with the Blues last summer and still had three years left on his deal. Atletico Madrid had also expressed interest in the Spain international, but Real have beaten their domestic competitors to secure the 27-year-old.
The defender inked a new contract with the Blues last summer (Image: Darren Walsh/Chelsea FC via Getty Images)
Cucurella has made 150 appearances since joining Chelsea in a £63m transfer from Brighton and Hove Albion in 2022. The defender won the Conference League and Club World Cup during his time with the Blues and is currently representing Spain at the World Cup.
This news comes after Cucurella recently said he felt "inspired" by Xabi Alonso's appointment at Chelsea. When asked about his views on the upcoming project under the new manager, he responded: "Yes. I've spoken with him and he gave me a lot of confidence.
"I've also spoken with (Alejandro) Grimaldo and Borja (Iglesias), who have worked with him, and they spoke very highly of him. The project seems very appealing."
Cucurella will move to Real Madrid this summer (Image: Cesar Gomez/Jam Media/Getty Images)
Nevertheless, Cucurelle stayed quiet about past transfer speculation, telling Marca: "I'm not reading much and I'm not paying much attention. My agents already know they don't have to tell me anything.
"I'm very happy where I am, and so is my family. Whatever happens, happens. Right now, I'm focused on the World Cup and enjoying this experience, which is my first and who knows if it will be my last."
The defender will now miss the chance to work with Alonso as he heads to the manager's most recent role before taking over at Stamford Bridge. The former Liverpool star spent less than a year in charge of Madrid, initially joining in May 2025.
Alonso left the Spanish giants by mutual agreement in January, a day after a 3-2 defeat to Barcelona in the Spanish Supercopa final.
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