Marc Cucurella joins Real Madrid after Chelsea agree £47.5m transfer fee
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 14, 2026, 5:22 PM
Last updated Jun 14, 2026
Marc Cucurella is set to transfer from Chelsea to Real Madrid for a reported fee of £47.5 million. Real Madrid's new manager Jose Mourinho identified Cucurella as a key addition to strengthen the defense. The Spain international, who had a complex tenure at Chelsea, concluded his four-year spell there with the club having initially paid £62 million to Brighton. Following a successful stint with the Spanish national team at Euro 2024, Cucurella is poised for a pivotal role at Real Madrid, which has recently undergone managerial changes.
- •Cucurella's transfer fee includes an initial payment of £43.15m and bonuses.
- •Jose Mourinho replaces previous manager as Real Madrid's head coach.
- •Cucurella aims to solidify his position as a top left-back.
- •He was part of the Spain squad that performed well at Euro 2024.
- •The move concludes a four-year spell at Chelsea for Cucurella.
- 5:22 PMYahoo Sports — Marc Cucurella set to join Real Madrid after Chelsea agree fee for Spain left-back
"The left-back will leave Chelsea after four years, with Jose Mourinho targeting the Spain international to upgrade his defence
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