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Chelsea choose top-class Cucurella replacement – €40m transfer possible

Chelsea are among the clubs chasing Juventus’ Andrea Cambiaso.

The Italy international has been a regular for the Serie A side since returning from a loan spell at Bologna in 2023.

His performances this season have seen him end up on the radar of Chelsea and several other clubs.

On June 3rd, Sport Witness covered claims from Italy that Chelsea have entered the race to sign the left-back.

Juventus could part ways with Cambiaso this summer as his sale would help them generate a big capital gain.

2 sources back up Chelsea interest

The Blues continue to show interest in the 26-year-old, especially after Marc Cucurella moved to Real Madrid on Monday.

That’s according to Sportitalia, who insist the changes behind the scenes at Juve could ‘alter his exit prospects’.

Damien Comolli has stepped down as the CEO and the Turin club have appointed Giovanni Carnevali as his successor.

Chelsea would face competition from Barcelona, who are the first choice for the fullback. Inter Milan also have the player on their agenda but isn’t a priority.

Italian journalist Mirko Di Natale took to X, formerly known as Twitter, to now report of Atlético Madrid’s interest.

Diego Simeone’s side, who have been following Andrea Cambiaso for a year, made contact in the last few hours.

Los Rojiblancos have to be wary of Chelsea, Barcelona and the Serie A winners as these three clubs continue to express their interest in the Italian.

Di Natale further adds the Juventus defender ‘is on the market’ and is available for €40m.

Both Atlético and Hansi Flick’s side showed keen interest in Marc Cucurella. His move to Real Madrid will force the La Liga duo to look at alternatives and they have set their sights on the Chelsea target.

Barca wanted to sign Cucurella only if Alejandro Balde were to leave and that condition would still be applicable to make advances for Cambiaso.

Contract, value and agent info

Operating mainly as a left wing-back and at times as a left-back, Andrea Cambiaso played 3,609 minutes from 45 matches, managing three goals and five assists.

He has a contract until 2029, and Transfermarkt value him at €20m.

Italian agency BC Group, owned by agents Giovanni Bia and Emanuele Chiaretti, represent the Juventus player.

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