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Real Madrid faces squad challenges after Cucurella's signing

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 17, 2026, 7:00 AM

Last updated Jun 17, 2026

Real Madrid faces squad challenges after Cucurella's signing

Summary

Marc Cucurella recently joined Real Madrid, complicating the club's left-back situation. His arrival places the futures of Fran Garcia and Ferland Mendy in doubt. While Garcia may be sold for around €15 million, Mendy's injury poses challenges for finding a buyer. To address the surplus, Real Madrid is exploring potential departures, with options including a contract termination for Mendy. Chelsea is also reportedly interested in Alvaro Carreras, adding further dynamics to the situation.

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•Cucurella's transfer from Chelsea was officially announced.
•Real Madrid is considering selling Garcia and Mendy.
•Garcia is valued around €15 million.
•Mendy is sidelined with an injury, complicating his marketability.
•Chelsea shows interest in Alvaro Carreras, impacting left-back decisions.

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7:00 AMYahoo Sports — Warning signs for Real Madrid defensive trio after recent developments

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Marc Cucurella’s arrival at Real Madrid may have solved one problem for Jose Mourinho, but it has immediately created another.The Spanish international was officially announced as the new Real Madri...
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