Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleReal Madrid has completed the signing of defender Marc Cucurella from Chelsea for £52 million, concluding his four-year tenure at Stamford Bridge. The 27-year-old Spain international has agreed a long-term contract with the LaLiga club, committing him to the Bernabeu until 2032. Cucurella, who joined Chelsea from Brighton for £62 million in 2022, was considered one of the more successful signings under the BlueCo ownership. He had publicly criticised Chelsea's club management and recruitment plans in March, and was openly critical of the decision to part with manager Enzo Maresca. Real Madrid, who recently appointed Jose Mourinho as manager, are also reportedly interested in Chelsea's Enzo Fernandez, who has expressed a desire to leave. Thank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
Spain star Marc Cucurella completes £52m transfer from Chelsea to Real Madrid
Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleReal Madrid has completed the signing of defender Marc Cucurella from Chelsea for £52 million, concluding his four-year tenure at Stamford Bridge. The 27-year-old Spain international has agreed a long-term contract with the LaLiga club, committing him to the Bernabeu until 2032. Cucurella, who joined Chelsea from Brighton for £62 million in 2022, was considered one of the more successful signings under the BlueCo ownership. He had publicly criticised Chelsea's club management and recruitment plans in March, and was openly critical of the decision to part with manager Enzo Maresca. Real Madrid, who recently appointed Jose Mourinho as manager, are also reportedly interested in Chelsea's Enzo Fernandez, who has expressed a desire to leave. Thank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
