Real Madrid reach agreement for Chelsea's Cucurella

Marc Cucurella transfer news: Real Madrid reach agreement to sign Chelsea full-back Real Madrid have struck a deal with Chelsea for Marc Cucurella; the move is a blow to incoming Blues boss Xabi Alonso, who is already short of experienced players; Cucurella was a priority signing for new Real manager Jose Mourinho; they fought off competition from Barcelona and Man City Sunday 14 June 2026 18:04, UK Chelsea have agreed a deal to sell Marc Cucurella to Real Madrid. The 27-year-old is currently in the US with the Spain squad and will complete his move after the World Cup. Multiple clubs were interested in signing him but the former Barcelona full-back wanted to move to Real Madrid. He had been linked with a return to Barca, as well as Atletico Madrid and Manchester City. - Transfer Centre LIVE! | Latest Chelsea news and gossip - Got Sky? Watch now on the Sky Sports app📱 - Not got Sky? Get instant access with no contract📺 - Download the Sky Sports app and follow your club The fee has not been made public, but it is believed to be more than €50m (£43.1m). It's already been a very busy summer for incoming Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho, who will officially start work at his new club next month. Deals for Ibrahima Konate, Denzel Dumfries and Bernardo Silva have already been made. Cucurella made public comments criticising Chelsea's transfer policy and the decision to let Enzo Maresca leave at the start of the year. He was not one of Chelsea's "untouchable" players, which included the likes of Cole Palmer and Reece James. Chelsea signed Cucurella from Brighton four years ago for £63m. More to follow.