FC Barcelona target Marc Cucurella has reportedly informed Chelsea of his desire to leave the club this summer, according to Mundo Deportivo, which cites anonymous sources close to the situation.
The Spain international, currently contracted to CHELSEA, is said to be attracting renewed interest from his former club FC Barcelona as they explore options to strengthen their defensive depth ahead of the new season.
Cucurella has endured a mixed spell at Stamford Bridge since arriving from Brighton & Hove Albion in a high-profile transfer. While he has shown flashes of his trademark energy, versatility and aggressive pressing style, he has struggled at times to fully cement a consistent starting role under successive managers.
According to the report, Cucurella has now communicated a desire to seek a fresh challenge away from west London, with a return to Spain emerging as a possible outcome. Barcelona, who previously sold the full-back earlier in his career before his rise in the Premier League, are monitoring the situation closely as they assess potential reinforcements at left-back.
The Catalan club’s interest is understood to be part of a wider recruitment strategy focused on adding depth and competition across defensive positions. With squad management and financial considerations still central to Barcelona’s planning, opportunistic moves in the market remain a key feature of their approach.
Cucurella’s situation is expected to draw attention from multiple clubs, given his experience in both La Liga and the Premier League, as well as his ability to operate in several defensive roles.
However, any potential deal would depend on Chelsea’s valuation and whether they are willing to sanction the departure of a player still seen as part of their broader squad structure.
The defender’s reported willingness to move could accelerate discussions, but no formal negotiations have been confirmed at this stage. Chelsea are expected to review their options carefully, particularly as they continue to reshape their squad following significant investment in recent transfer windows.
Barcelona’s interest, meanwhile, remains in the exploratory phase, with the club weighing up multiple targets as they look to balance financial constraints with sporting ambitions. Cucurella’s familiarity with the club’s system and his previous development within their youth setup are seen as factors that could make a return appealing.
For now, the situation remains fluid, but Cucurella’s reported intention to leave CHELSEA is likely to intensify speculation as the summer transfer window approaches.
Both clubs are expected to remain active in the market, and the player’s future could become one of the ongoing talking points in the weeks ahead
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