According to reports, Chelsea defender Marc Cucurella has promised to remain with the club for the long term after signing a new contract earlier this season. Fabrizio Romano says that the Spanish international signed a better deal in August, but the club hasn’t made an official announcement about the extension yet.
The 27-year-old has become a key player at Stamford Bridge, and his form has improved so much that he is now one of the first names on the team sheet. There had been rumors that he might go back to Spain, but this deal keeps him in west London and rewards him for becoming a key inverted full-back under the current management.
Romano cleared things up on his YouTube channel, saying the paperwork was completed months ago. He said:
“I can confirm he signed an improved contract at Chelsea in August. It was not publicly announced, but it is done.”
Romano stressed how vital the defender is to the club’s long-term plans, saying:
“He is now a big part of the project and a perfect example of what is happening at Chelsea.”
This update makes it clear that Cucurella is a key player on the team. Many people now think he is the best left-back in the world after he was heavily criticized during his first 18 months at the club.
Chelsea beat Barcelona 3-0
Chelsea won a big game on Tuesday night, beating Barcelona 3-0 in the Champions League. The Blues took advantage of a wild first half at Stamford Bridge, where Jules Kounde scored an own goal to get the scoring started.
But Chelsea’s young stars won the game. Brazilian star Estevao Willian lit up the stadium with a stunning strike that doubled the lead and clearly outshone his opponent, Lamine Yamal. It got worse for the visitors when Ronald Araujo was sent off, and Liam Delap scored the third goal to end the rout.
Cucurella played like a pro, completely shutting down Yamal and helping his team get a memorable European clean sheet.