Cucurella to Real Madrid: Agreement in Principle Done

Real Madrid has taken a critical step for Marc Cucurella, whom they have been following for a long time. According to Italian football journalist Fabrizio Romano's report, Real Madrid has reached an agreement in principle with Chelsea's left-back Marc Cucurella. Romano announced that the agreement was reached between all parties and that the player has also approved this transfer. Although the details of the agreement have not yet been disclosed, Cucurella is expected to join Real Madrid after the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The Spanish player has taken an important step on the way back to La Liga.

The 27-year-old left-back was transferred from Brighton to Chelsea in the summer of 2022 for around 52.5 million pounds. Cucurella left his period at Stamford Bridge behind and decided to return to Spain. Chelsea finishing their last Premier League season in tenth place and missing the right to participate in European competitions accelerated the player's departure decision. Real Madrid has evaluated various alternatives in the left-back area in recent seasons, and Cucurella's experience and performance in the Spanish National Team were evaluated as the most important factors before the transfer. For the Spanish player to officially leave Chelsea, the Madrid club is expected to offer a transfer fee to Chelsea. According to Romano's report, Cucurella, after the English club, is now moving towards his new address in principle.

Cucurella, who is also one of the key names of the Spanish National Team, was among the players who played a great role in EURO 2024. The 27-year-old player, who is considered one of the best defensive players on the left flank, will add an extra dimension to the Real Madrid attacking line with his attacking capacity and disciplined game. In Fabrizio Romano's report, the expression "a vertical agreement between all parties" was also included. This expression shows that Real Madrid has largely completed the negotiation process with Chelsea along with the player. For the transfer to be officially completed, the contract details and the transfer fee are expected to be clarified at the last stage.

Source: Fabrizio Romano.

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