On day one of the 2026 summer transfer window, Mark Cucurella completed a £51.7m transfer from Chelsea to Real Madrid.
Marc Cucurella has joined Real Madrid from Chelsea(Photo: Mattia Ozbut)
In my model Chelsea True to form, the Blues were involved in a big-money deal on day one of the 2026 summer transfer window.
Unfortunately for Chelsea supporters, this wasn’t a signing; Marc Cucurella leaves to join Real Madrid With a six-year contract. The Blues have agreed a deal worth £51.7m (£47.4m fixed and £4.3m add-ons) Sunday afternoon to see the Spanish international leave and head home.
Cocurella He informed Chelsea of his desire to move on earlier this month, with sources now confirming his desire He wanted to return to Spain for personal and family reasons. On the same day the 27-year-old’s exit was announced, the football world saw the Spain international in action.
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The Spanish national team, champion of the European Championship 2024, faced the Cape Verde national team in the opening of the eighth group matches of the tournament. Despite hitting 23 shots at Atlanta’s Mercedes-Benz Stadium, the Spaniards were unable to find a way past goalkeeper Fozenha, who was named FIFA’s official player of the match.
Cape Verde, one of the smallest countries to have qualified for the World Cup – in terms of land area and population – pulled off one of the biggest upsets in the competition’s history by drawing 0-0 with the 2010 champions. Cucurella, who completed more than the full 90 minutes on Monday, then posted on Instagram – for the first time since his Chelsea exit was confirmed – to reflect on a frustrating afternoon for the Spaniards.
“No one ever said it would be easy,” Cucurella wrote. “We are continuing @sefutbol! [Spain flag emoji]”.
Spain is looking to return on Sunday evening when it faces Saudi Arabia, which drew 1-1 with Uruguay in the early hours of Tuesday morning.
As for Chelsea, they are planning for life after Cucurella. Xabi Alonsowho will officially begin his role as Blues technical director on 1 July, will work collaboratively with the club’s five sporting directors to Sign at least two fit players this summerSources say that what they believe is the natural development of the team.
It is no secret that Chelsea are targeting a central defender as a partner Levi Colwellwhich remains front and center of BlueCo’s long-term plans at Stamford Bridge. There is talk of the possibility of signing a versatile defender; Someone who can cover for the Blues on the left side of their backline as well.
Chelsea are also looking to sign a midfielder, while a left winger is also on the club’s radar ahead of the recently concluded summer transfer window.
