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Marc Cucurella tells Chelsea he wishes to leave for Barcelona

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Last updated Jun 8, 2026

Marc Cucurella tells Chelsea he wishes to leave for Barcelona

Summary

Marc Cucurella has informed Chelsea of his desire to leave the club, aiming for a return to FC Barcelona, according to Mundo Deportivo. Chelsea values Cucurella at €40-50 million and must consider potential sales to facilitate his transfer. Barcelona currently has an overbooking issue on the left defensive flank, which may require them to sell Alejandro Balde. Cucurella, currently under contract with Chelsea until mid-2029, previously expressed a willingness to return to Barcelona if the opportunity arises.

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•Cucurella wishes to return to Barcelona while at Chelsea.
•Chelsea values Cucurella at €40-50 million.
•Barcelona may need to sell Alejandro Balde for Cucurella's arrival.
•Cucurella is under contract with Chelsea until mid-2029.
•His previous loan stint at Barcelona ended without a senior appearance.

Latest Updates

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What they're saying

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Chelsea star Marc Cucurella has set his sights firmly on a summer reunion with former employers Barcelona.The Spanish international, though, is aware that he will require patience in the hopes of his ...
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Marc Cucurella is keen to quit Chelsea this summer and has ambitions of returning to Barcelona.Cucurella wants to return to Spanish football this summer after Chelsea missed out on European qualificat...
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