Marc Cucurella set to join Real Madrid from Chelsea

Real Madrid have reached a verbal agreement to sign left‑back Marc Cucurella from Chelsea, outbidding both Barcelona and Atlético Madrid, who were also linked to the 27‑year‑old Spanish international. The deal, reported by transfer specialist Fabrizio Romano, is expected to be completed after Cucurella’s participation in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with Chelsea likely demanding a fee of €50‑55 million. The move would give the club its third signing under incoming manager José Mourinho, joining Denzel Dumfries and Bernardo Silva.

Atlético Madrid had earlier signaled strong interest in Cucurella and were exploring alternatives, including Bayer Leverkusen left‑back Alejandro Grimaldo, as the Spanish club prepared to strengthen its defensive options. Both Spanish clubs had been monitoring the player alongside Barcelona, but Real Madrid’s agreement places them ahead in the transfer race.