Marc Cucurella signs with Real Madrid while at World Cup with Spain
4 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Jun 15, 2026, 10:50 AM
Last updated Jun 15, 2026
Real Madrid has signed Marc Cucurella from Chelsea on June 15, 2026, coinciding with Spain's opening World Cup match against Cape Verde. The left back, currently in North America with his national team, has agreed to a six-year contract. Madrid recently appointed Jose Mourinho as head coach, and the transfer comes as Chelsea looks to reduce its squad after missing out on European competition next season. The financial details of the transfer have not been disclosed.
- •Cucurella signs a six-year deal with Real Madrid.
- •He is currently playing for Spain in the World Cup.
- •Madrid recently hired Jose Mourinho as coach.
- •Chelsea is under pressure to sell players after failing to qualify for Europe.
- •Spain's first match is against Cape Verde in Atlanta.
- 2:20 AMYahoo Sports — Chelsea looking towards Real Madrid for Marc Cucurella replacement
- 7:25 PMYahoo Sports — Chelsea star wants to join Marc Cucurella at Real Madrid
- 12:58 PMYahoo Sports — Cucurella joins Real Madrid - will Fernandez follow?
- 12:58 PMBBC Sport — Cucurella joins Real Madrid - will Fernandez follow?
- 10:50 AMYahoo Sports — Chelsea midfielder keen to join Cucurella at Real Madrid
- 10:15 AMYahoo Sports — Cucurella’s Real Madrid move confirmed as Chelsea step up efforts to sign left-back
- 9:45 AMYahoo Sports — Marc Cucurella set for Real Madrid transfer after World Cup
- 9:25 AMYahoo Sports — Cucurella joins Real Madrid from Chelsea on same day he's set to play at World Cup for Spain
"Real Madrid announced the signing of Marc Cucurella from Chelsea on Monday, the day the left back is set to play for Spain in its opening match at the World Cup. Cucurella has signed a six-year contract, said Madrid, which hired Jose Mourinho as coach last week. The 27-year-old Cucurella, who joined Chelsea from Brighton in 2022 and is easily recognizable because of his long, curly hair, is currently with the Spain squad at the World Cup in North America.
"Chelsea have confirmed that Marc Cucurella has left the club to join Real Madrid.Cucurella joined Chelsea in 2022, and was part of the team which won the Club World Cup and Conference League trophies ...
"Another headline member of the first-team ranks at Premier League giants Chelsea is keen to take his talents to Spain with Real Madrid this summer.The player in question? Enzo Fernández.Real Madrid a...
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsJun 17, 2026, 2:20 AMChelsea looking towards Real Madrid for Marc Cucurella replacement
It's looking like Chelsea might be in negotiations with Real Madrid again over the replacement of Marc Cucurella.
- Yahoo SportsJun 15, 2026, 7:25 PMChelsea star wants to join Marc Cucurella at Real Madrid
Another headline member of the first-team ranks at Premier League giants Chelsea is keen to take his talents to Spain with Real Madrid this summer.The player in question? Enzo Fernández.Real Madrid a...
- Yahoo SportsJun 15, 2026, 12:58 PMCucurella joins Real Madrid - will Fernandez follow?
Marc Cucurella has officially joined Real Madrid just hours before his opening World Cup game with Spain, raising the question of whether his former Chelsea team-mate Enzo Fernandez follows.
- BBC SportJun 15, 2026, 12:58 PMCucurella joins Real Madrid - will Fernandez follow?
Marc Cucurella has officially joined Real Madrid just hours before his opening World Cup game with Spain, raising the question of whether his former Chelsea team-mate Enzo Fernandez follows.
- Yahoo SportsJun 15, 2026, 10:50 AMChelsea midfielder keen to join Cucurella at Real Madrid
Enzo Fernandez is reportedly keen to follow Marc Cucurella from Chelsea to Real Madrid this summer.Real Madrid have confirmed the signing of Cucurella from Chelsea for an initial fee of £47.5m, with ...
- Yahoo SportsJun 15, 2026, 10:15 AMCucurella’s Real Madrid move confirmed as Chelsea step up efforts to sign left-back
Chelsea have confirmed that Marc Cucurella has left the club to join Real Madrid.Cucurella joined Chelsea in 2022, and was part of the team which won the Club World Cup and Conference League trophies ...
- Yahoo SportsJun 15, 2026, 9:45 AMMarc Cucurella set for Real Madrid transfer after World Cup
Marc Cucurella will leave Chelsea to sign for Real Madrid in a deal worth £51.8m after the World Cup.The 27-year-old had expressed his interest in leaving the Premier League for La Liga, and will bec...
- Yahoo SportsJun 15, 2026, 9:25 AMCucurella joins Real Madrid from Chelsea on same day he's set to play at World Cup for Spain
Real Madrid announced the signing of Marc Cucurella from Chelsea on Monday, the day the left back is set to play for Spain in its opening match at the World Cup. Cucurella has signed a six-year contract, said Madrid, which hired Jose Mourinho as coach last week. The 27-year-old Cucurella, who joined Chelsea from Brighton in 2022 and is easily recognizable because of his long, curly hair, is currently with the Spain squad at the World Cup in North America.
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