Jun 14, 2026

Real Madrid Agree Deal to Sign Marc Cucurella

By Afolabi Olaiya Idowu in sport

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Madrid, Spain – June 14, 2026 — Real Madrid have reached a formal agreement to sign Chelsea left-back Marc Cucurella, with the Spain international expected to join the club after the 2026 World Cup.

According to multiple sources close to the deal, including reports confirmed by transfer expert Fabrizio Romano and journalist Ben Jacobs, Real Madrid have secured a verbal agreement with both the player and Chelsea.

The move is understood to have been personally pushed by José Mourinho, who was officially reappointed as Real Madrid head coach earlier this month on a three-year contract.

Mourinho’s Influence and Strategic Move

Mourinho, who returns to the Bernabéu 13 years after his first turbulent spell, had identified Cucurella as a priority target to strengthen Real Madrid’s left flank.

The 27-year-old’s combination of defensive solidity, attacking contributions, and tactical intelligence reportedly impressed the Portuguese manager during his time at Chelsea.

Cucurella, who joined Chelsea from Brighton for £63 million in 2022, has publicly stated he is “very happy” at the club but has not ruled out a move.

Recent reports suggest he is willing to leave Stamford Bridge this summer, with his strong performances — particularly during Euro 2024 — attracting interest from several top European clubs.

Joining an Elite List of Chelsea-to-Madrid Transfer

Cucurella becomes the latest player to make the high-profile journey from Chelsea to Real Madrid. He now joins a distinguished group that includes:

- Eden Hazard (2019)

- Thibaut Courtois (2018)

- Antonio Rüdiger (2022)

- Arjen Robben (2007)

- Ricardo Carvalho (2010)

- Michael Essien (loan, 2012)

The transfer is seen as a significant statement from Mourinho and Real Madrid president Florentino Pérez as they look to rebuild the squad and challenge for major honours in the coming seasons.

While the exact transfer fee has not been officially confirmed, reports suggest Chelsea have valued the player in the region of €55 million plus add-ons.

Real Madrid are believed to have moved quickly to secure the deal ahead of rivals Barcelona and Atlético Madrid, who were also monitoring Cucurella’s situation.

The player is expected to complete his medical and sign the necessary paperwork once the World Cup concludes.

He will link up with the Real Madrid squad when preseason training begins in mid-July under Mourinho’s leadership.

For Real Madrid, the signing addresses a long-standing need for a dynamic left-back who can contribute both defensively and in attack, fitting perfectly into Mourinho’s tactical system.

For Chelsea, losing a key player like Cucurella represents another significant departure from their squad, though the club stands to receive a substantial fee that could help fund their own summer rebuild.

Further official announcements from both clubs are expected in the coming days as the transfer enters its final stages.