Marc Cucurella could have joined a Premier League rival before his move to Chelsea.
The Spanish defender signed a six-year contract with the Blues back in August 2022.
Marc Cucurella of Chelsea during the Premier League match between Chelsea and Arsenal at Stamford Bridge on November 30, 2025 in London, England.
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Cucurella has revealed he wanted to join another club before signing for ChelseaCredit: Getty
His arrival came after a deal worth over £60million was agreed with Brighton by the club.
Cucurella has since gone on to make 132 appearances for Chelsea, scoring eight goals and adding 11 assists from left-back.
He has also lifted both the Conference League and Club World Cup under Enzo Maresca this year.
However, the 27-year-old has revealed he could have been wearing a different shade of blue altogether.
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Cucurella was also a target for Manchester City prior to sealing his switch to Stamford Bridge.
Pep Guardiola had even asked his compatriot to join the club, only for City to fail to reach an agreement with Brighton.
Recalling their transfer interest, Cucurella told Informe: "Man City wanted me before I joined Chelsea.
"They were on fire, one of the best teams in the world. I wanted to go.
"When they come like they did, when Guardiola asks, you’ll go on your knees if necessary. But the clubs couldn’t reach an agreement."
City were fresh from retaining their Premier League title earlier in 2022 when Cucurella left the Seagulls.
Pep Guardiola, Manager of Manchester City, acknowledges the fans following victory in the Premier League match between Fulham and Manchester City at Craven Cottage on December 02, 2025 in London, England.
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Guardiola missed out on bringing Cucurella to City from Brighton back in 2022Credit: Getty
Guardiola's side had also reached the semi-finals of the Champions League and would go on to win the treble the following season.
However, they were unable to add the Barcelona academy graduate to their squad.
Instead, Guardiola bolstered his defence with the signings of Manuel Akanji and Sergio Gomez during the 2022 summer transfer window.
Akanji often deputised at left-back as City regularly lined up with a back four consisting solely of central defenders.
As for Gomez, he arrived from Anderlecht to provide cover both on the left side of defence and further forward.
Although Cucurella missed out on the treble having seen his move to City break down, he has found success with club and country since.
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Marc Cucurella of Chelsea applauds the fans after the Premier League match between Burnley and Chelsea at Turf Moor on November 22, 2025 in Burnley, England.
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Cucurella has gone on to win two trophies and make 132 appearances for ChelseaCredit: Getty
Alongside his trophies with Chelsea this season, he won the Euros with Spain last summer.
Since his debut aged 22 in 2021, Cucurella has one goal in 22 caps for La Roja.