Real Madrid reaches verbal agreement to sign Marc Cucurella from Chelsea

Real Madrid reaches verbal agreement to sign Marc Cucurella from Chelsea The Spanish left-back is reportedly set for a return to La Liga after nearly four years at Stamford Bridge, though significant hurdles remain before any deal is finalized. Share Add us on Google by Editorial Team Jun. 14, 2026 Real Madrid has reportedly reached a verbal agreement with Marc Cucurella over a move from Chelsea.

The 27-year-old Spanish left-back joined Chelsea from Brighton in August 2022 for a fee that could reach £63 million with add-ons. Chelsea’s asking price and the contract leverage Cucurella still has three years remaining on his Chelsea contract. Chelsea’s reported valuation sits in the range of €40-50 million.

The club is said to be relaxed about the entire situation, comfortable holding onto a player under long-term contract who has performed well enough to attract interest from three of Spain’s biggest clubs. Advertisement Barcelona and Atlético Madrid have also been linked with interest in the defender, making this a three-way race among Spanish giants for his signature. Cucurella’s Chelsea tenure Cucurella joined Chelsea from Brighton in August 2022 for a fee that could reach £63 million with add-ons.

The Spanish international has publicly maintained that he is “very happy” at Chelsea in recent interviews. As of early June 2026, Cucurella has also expressed openness to leaving Chelsea amidst interest from Barcelona and Atlético Madrid. Chelsea sources have reportedly conveyed satisfaction with both Cucurella’s on-field contributions and his contract status.

The club isn’t looking to push him out the door, but would consider selling if offers of €40-50 million are made. What a deal would mean for both clubs For Chelsea, selling Cucurella at €40-50 million would represent a loss on their initial investment when adjusted for the original £63 million outlay. No confirmed verbal agreement or completed transfer to Real Madrid has occurred as of June 14, 2026, with reports focusing on speculative interest.

Chelsea’s strong contractual position, with three years remaining on Cucurella’s deal, means they can dictate the timeline and the price. Disclosure: This article was edited by Editorial Team. For more information on how we create and review content, see our Editorial Policy.

SOCCER Real Madrid reaches verbal agreement to sign Marc Cucurella from Chelsea The Spanish left-back is reportedly set for a return to La Liga after nearly four years at Stamford Bridge, though significant hurdles remain before any deal is finalized. by Editorial Team Just now ago Share Add us on Google Real Madrid has reportedly reached a verbal agreement with Marc Cucurella over a move from Chelsea. The 27-year-old Spanish left-back joined Chelsea from Brighton in August 2022 for a fee that could reach £63 million with add-ons.

Chelsea’s asking price and the contract leverage Cucurella still has three years remaining on his Chelsea contract. Chelsea’s reported valuation sits in the range of €40-50 million. The club is said to be relaxed about the entire situation, comfortable holding onto a player under long-term contract who has performed well enough to attract interest from three of Spain’s biggest clubs.

Advertisement Barcelona and Atlético Madrid have also been linked with interest in the defender, making this a three-way race among Spanish giants for his signature. Cucurella’s Chelsea tenure Cucurella joined Chelsea from Brighton in August 2022 for a fee that could reach £63 million with add-ons. The Spanish international has publicly maintained that he is “very happy” at Chelsea in recent interviews.

As of early June 2026, Cucurella has also expressed openness to leaving Chelsea amidst interest from Barcelona and Atlético Madrid. Chelsea sources have reportedly conveyed satisfaction with both Cucurella’s on-field contributions and his contract status. The club isn’t looking to push him out the door, but would consider selling if offers of €40-50 million are made.

What a deal would mean for both clubs For Chelsea, selling Cucurella at €40-50 million would represent a loss on their initial investment when adjusted for the original £63 million outlay. No confirmed verbal agreement or completed transfer to Real Madrid has occurred as of June 14, 2026, with reports focusing on speculative interest. Chelsea’s strong contractual position, with three years remaining on Cucurella’s deal, means they can dictate the timeline and the price.

Disclosure: This article was edited by Editorial Team. For more information on how we create and review content, see our Editorial Policy.