INA - SOURCES
Real Madrid continues to make major moves in the transfer market.
Just hours before Spain's debut at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the Spanish giants officially announced the signing of Marc Cucurella, who arrives from Chelsea and will remain under contract until June 30, 2032.
Cucurella was a priority for new Real manager Jose Mourinho; they fought off competition from Barcelona and Man City.
The fee is £47.5m plus £4.3m in add-ons, with the potential to rise to £51.8m in total.
Chelsea signed Cucurella from Brighton four years ago for £63m. The 27-year-old made 163 appearances for the club, winning the Conference League and Club World Cup.
Multiple clubs were interested in signing him, but the former Barcelona full-back wanted to sign for Real Madrid. He had been linked with a return to Barca, as well as Atletico Madrid and Manchester City.
Cucurella is currently at the World Cup with Spain, who play their first Group H match against Cape Verde on Monday.
