Real Madrid have reportedly reached an agreement with Chelsea to sign Spanish left-back Marc Cucurella, according to multiple sources including icfootballnews. The move is said to be part of a wider squad rebuild at the Santiago Bernabéu as the club look to strengthen key defensive positions ahead of the new season.
The Spaniard, who joined CHELSEA from Brighton & Hove Albion in 2022 for a fee that could rise to £63 million, is now understood to be close to completing a switch to the Spanish capital. Reports suggest Real Madrid and Chelsea have settled on a fee in the region of €55–60 million, with add-ons potentially included in the final package.
Cucurella has enjoyed mixed fortunes at Stamford Bridge since his arrival, showing flashes of quality but struggling for consistent form amid Chelsea’s wider instability in recent seasons. Despite this, the Spain international remains highly rated in European football, with Real Madrid viewing him as a reliable and versatile option to bolster their left side.
Sources indicate the deal has been driven by Real Madrid’s desire to add depth and experience in defence, with the club also planning further reinforcements during the summer window.
The La Liga giants have reportedly identified Cucurella as a player who can immediately compete for a starting role while providing tactical flexibility under the new coaching setup.
CHELSEA, meanwhile, are believed to be open to the sale as part of their ongoing squad restructuring. The London club are expected to reinvest funds into younger defensive options, continuing a broader recruitment strategy focused on long-term development.
Cucurella is currently on international duty with Spain ahead of a major tournament, and it is understood that any formal announcement will be delayed until after his commitments are complete.
Personal terms are not expected to be an issue, with the player said to be open to a return to La Liga after several years in the Premier League.
While neither club has officially confirmed the agreement, the reports have intensified speculation that Cucurella could become one of Real Madrid’s first major defensive signings of the summer window.
If completed, the transfer would mark a significant return to Spanish football for the former Barcelona academy graduate, and another high-profile exit from Chelsea’s evolving squad
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