The contract situation of Chelsea players is a hot topic of conversation at the club at the moment, although latest financial reports suggest one star has actually already signed a new deal this season.
Todd Boehly and co have handed out long contracts to new signings since they came in, with this protecting them when their head is turned by other clubs.
Enzo Fernandez seems very keen on a move to Real Madrid, however the price tag Chelsea are demanding makes it difficult for any side to prise him from Stamford Bridge.
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Chelsea handed Marc Cucurella a new contract earlier this season
Marc Cucurella’s future has also been discussed recently after he made comments questioning the club’s transfer strategy of signing younger players.
It is believed the Spaniard has just over two years left on his contract, however according to Nizaar Kinsella, Chelsea’s recently published agent fees suggest that he has signed a new deal earlier this season.
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He said: “The agent documents through the FA effectively confirm Marc Cucurella got a new deal earlier in the season but it wasn’t publicly announced.”
It does not confirm whether this included an extension to the length of his deal, but if not he remains in the danger zone when it comes to his future at Stamford Bridge.
Despite his recent comments surrounding the club’s policies, there is no indication Cucurella currently wants to leave the club.
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Chelsea face tough decision over Marc Cucurella’s contract
It is well-known that the current ownership do not like players entering the last two years of their deal, although this is believed to occur with the Spain international this summer.
At 27, the club would not normally be looking to offer big money deals to players of this age, but with him being one of the star players it is a tough conundrum for them to face.
They will essentially be deciding whether Jorrel Hato is ready to make the step up to become a regular starter as to whether they need to extend Cucurella’s deal.
The Dutchman has shown signs of progress under Liam Rosenior, but is surely benefitting from working alongside the far more experienced left-back as he develops.
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