Real Madrid signs Cucurella after exploring options including Hincapie
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 15, 2026, 1:15 PM
Last updated Jun 15, 2026
Real Madrid has officially signed Marc Cucurella from Chelsea to enhance their defense. Jose Mourinho's squad considered several alternatives, including Arsenal's Piero Hincapie, as well as Josko Gvardiol and Riccardo Calafiori, before making the decision. Hincapie, who previously had a €60 million agreement with Real Madrid, ultimately joined Arsenal. With Cucurella's arrival, Real Madrid now has four left-backs on their roster, indicating potential player sales to balance the squad.
- •Marc Cucurella moves to Real Madrid from Chelsea.
- •Real Madrid also considered Piero Hincapie for the left-back role.
- •Hincapie had previously been linked to a transfer worth €60 million.
- •Real now has four players in the left-back position.
- •Player sales are likely as the squad is currently overstocked.
- 1:15 PMYahoo Sports — Real Madrid considered Arsenal star as an option before signing Chelsea defender
"Jose Mourinho is going all out in his bid to strengthen Real Madrid’s defence, and Marc Cucurella has just become the latest piece in his puzzle.The Spanish international has officially completed a ...
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