Real Madrid signs Cucurella

Real Madrid has signed Marc Cucurella, who will play for the team after the World Cup. As reported by Fabrizio Romano, Cucurella will join under manager Jose Mourinho. Football journalist David Ornstein revealed that Madrid agreed to pay €55 million plus €5 million in variables for the Chelsea left-back. Cucurella, who will be a starter for Spain at the World Cup, attracted interest from multiple clubs across Europe, but Real Madrid prevailed over FC Barcelona and Atlético Madrid in this deal, reminiscent of their agreement for Bernardo Silva.

FC Barcelona and Atlético Madrid had been pursuing Cucurella for weeks, but Madrid’s interest changed the dynamics significantly. Cucurella expressed gratitude towards his past self for the effort that brought him to this point. He arrives at a position where he will compete with Carreras, who was signed last summer from Benfica, Fran García, and Ferland Mendy. This situation raises concerns over squad depth that the club will need to address once Cucurella’s signing closes.

On June 14, 2026, the transfer of Cucurella joins others such as Konaté, Dumfries, and Bernardo Silva, though none have yet been officially announced. This marks the beginning of a busy summer for Real Madrid as Mourinho takes another charge at the Santiago Bernabéu.

The club is finalizing the agreement with Chelsea, which is expected to be completed after the World Cup. This move secures Cucurella’s signing before his market value potentially increases, should he perform well during the tournament.