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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.
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.
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