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Barcelona considers Marc Cucurella if Alejandro Balde exits

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 12, 2026, 3:20 PM

Last updated Jun 12, 2026

Barcelona considers Marc Cucurella if Alejandro Balde exits

Summary

FC Barcelona may pursue Chelsea's Marc Cucurella this summer if Alejandro Balde leaves the club. Barcelona has identified Cucurella as a potential replacement, contingent on Balde's future. Balde remains part of the team's plans; however, his situation could change if he requests a transfer. Chelsea's Cucurella has expressed a desire for a new challenge following Chelsea's failure to qualify for European competition next season. Any move for Cucurella is expected to cost around €40 million to €50 million.

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•Barcelona targets Cucurella as a replacement for Balde.
•Cucurella seeks a new challenge at Chelsea.
•Balde's future with Barcelona is uncertain.
•Barcelona not actively looking to sell Balde.
•Cucurella's transfer could cost €40 million to €50 million.

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FC Barcelona are staring at a pivotal summer transfer window as they look to finally conquer the European frontier after back-to-back La Liga triumphs.With Anthony Gordon already signed, the Blaugrana...
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