Chelsea are on fire. Their 5–1 destruction of West Ham at the weekend illuminated Stamford Bridge, not merely as a victory but as a statement of intent. Cucurella had significant contribution to this. The Blues are not merely winning games; they are making a point, swatting sides aside with the swagger of a team that trusts its own strength.
That victory was the latest on a list. A list that already has a Club World Cup victory and a Conference League victory. The victories that have placed the season in the golden light. This is a team who are enjoying their football. And the mood is spreading throughout the club, from dressing room to stand.
Cucurella – Contribution to Chelsea’s Success
When he left Brighton to join in 2022, there were high hopes. His initial time in London was patchy, with moments of pace but defensive positional and reading inconsistency. But since the arrival of Enzo Maresca, he has taken off. He plays now with a composure that underpins Chelsea’s attack, overlapping in midfield to provide width in possession.
The Spaniard has not just been a reliable defender; he’s a shape-shifting tactician. Employed as a full-back in a four or advanced into a wing-back position, Cucurella has been flexible to the needs of the team. With his fitness and dogged pressing, he is an asset in Maresca’s high-pressing system. The fans have accepted him, too. Once the player who could not live up to his price tag, he is now the one who is applauded, his graft at last the reason he is adored at the Bridge.
Momentum as a Tool
Football championships are won and lost on momentum, and Chelsea are taking theirs with authority. Confidence comes from success, consistency comes from confidence. Chelsea illustrated that process by thrashing West Ham 5–1. Their attack operated like slick, well-oiled machinery. Their midfield choked out any creativity from the visitors, and the defence, led by Cucurella, held firm even under pressure. It is not a matter of tactics or brilliance—it is a rhythm in harmony.
The Bigger Picture at Stamford Bridge
Chelsea’s identity has forever been caught up in rounds of frantic remaking—managers arriving and departing, sides reconstituted, plans left incomplete. And this time, though, this is different. The board is holding firm on Maresca, players are being signed on to multi-year contracts, and the mood within the camp is one of calm instead of unease. Cucurella’s extension is all part of that blueprint of solidity.
His signature is not just bits of paper; it is a message. It is that Chelsea are not so much looking for quick fixes but are committing to players who have developed into their positions and demonstrated commitment to the jersey. Backline solidity has the tendency to feed front-line flair, and Cucurella’s dependability has allowed others to carry on and push on. The Spaniard has emerged as an unassuming pillar of a team constructed for the long haul.
The most transferred in players for Gameweek 2:
Reijnders – 2 points
Semenyo – 6 points
Wood – 2 points
Ekitike – 9 points
Ballard – 1 point
Haaland – 2 points
Kudus – 3 points
Ait-Nouri – 1 point
Cucurella – 5 points
Gabriel – 6 points
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Author’s Insight
For me, Chelsea’s story is one of reclaiming the soul of a club. In 2025, the culture is changing. Cucurella’s new deal is more than an acknowledgement of his performances. It is an affirmation of Chelsea’s belief in their players in the long term. This mix of trophies, solidity, and shrewd contract decisions is a side learned from a period of crisis at last. Chelsea, if they stay on track, may marry short-term success and long-term solidity, something fans have long yearned for. Cucurella’s fate is now inextricably linked with the club, and his signing may be looked back on as a quiet but crucial piece in Chelsea’s golden year.