Marc Cucurella reaches verbal agreement to join Real Madrid
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 14, 2026, 4:39 PM
Last updated Jun 14, 2026
Marc Cucurella will leave Chelsea to join Real Madrid after agreeing to a five-year contract. The move comes a few days after reports confirmed Madrid's interest in the Spanish full-back. Atlético Madrid, who had pursued Cucurella for an extended period, missed out once again as Madrid aligned with Chelsea's asking price of approximately €50 million. Cucurella is expected to finalize the transfer following the conclusion of the World Cup, joining a busy summer transfer spree for Madrid under coach José Mourinho.
- •Cucurella joins Real Madrid after almost four years at Chelsea.
- •Real Madrid secures a verbal agreement amid strong interest from Atlético.
- •Madrid will pay Chelsea around €50 million for Cucurella.
- •Cucurella's arrival adds to Madrid's roster ahead of the World Cup.
- •Atlético Madrid must seek alternative options for a left-back.
- 4:39 PMYahoo Sports — Marc Cucurella to join Real Madrid over Atlético - reports
"The “impossible dream” at left-back remains just that.
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