Real Madrid secures verbal deal for Chelsea left‑back Marc Cucurella

Real Madrid have reached a verbal agreement with Chelsea to sign left‑back Marc Cucurella for the 2024‑25 season, pending a formal contract. The reported terms include a four‑year contract and a €60 million (£47.5 million) fee, with new Real Madrid manager José Mourinho specifically requesting the player.

Cucurella, 27, indicated a desire to leave Chelsea after a disappointing Premier League campaign. The move is set to take effect after Spain’s national team begins the World Cup, where the left‑back will be part of the squad. This signing follows recent Real Madrid acquisitions of defenders Ibrahima Konaté, Denzel Dumfries and midfielder Bernardo Silva.