Real Madrid secures Marc Cucurella transfer from Chelsea this summer

Yahoo Sports1 min read • Latest: Jun 14, 2026, 5:20 PM

Last updated Jun 14, 2026

Real Madrid secures Marc Cucurella transfer from Chelsea this summer
Summary

Real Madrid has confirmed a verbal agreement to sign defender Marc Cucurella from Chelsea. The move continues Real's strong summer as they outmaneuvered Barcelona and Atlético Madrid, both of whom expressed interest in the player. Cucurella, 27, has been a key figure in discussions surrounding his potential transfer, seeking a new challenge after his time at Chelsea. Details of the agreement are expected to follow shortly.

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  • Real Madrid beats Barcelona and Atlético Madrid to sign Cucurella.
  • Cucurella, a 27-year-old defender, seeks a new challenge.
  • Verbal agreement in place between Real Madrid and Chelsea.
  • Expectations for further details on the transfer soon.
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  • 5:20 PMYahoo SportsReal Madrid beat Barcelona & Atlético to another big-name transfer
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The stellar opening to the summer being enjoyed by La Liga giants Real Madrid has on Sunday continued…This comes amid confirmation that Los Blancos have beaten out the stiff competition to the signa...

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