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Real Madrid Sign Cucurella from Chelsea for €60 m

6/15/2026

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Cucurella Joins Real

Real Madrid have reached a verbal agreement to sign Chelsea left-back Marc Cucurella after the World Cup.
The six-year deal includes a €60 million (£52 million) fee, reported as £47.5 million plus £4.3 million add-ons, potentially £51.8 million.
Cucurella, currently in the United States with the Spain squad, will complete the transfer once the World Cup ends.
Cucurella publicly criticised Chelsea’s transfer policy and the dismissal of Enzo Maresca.

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Pérez Re-elected

Florentino Pérez won his 17th consecutive and 23-year overall term as Real Madrid president, defeating challenger Riquelme.
Pérez announced Real Madrid will allocate about £130 million for a summer signing and confirmed that Erling Haaland is not being pursued.
He described the target as a forward-driving midfielder who does not play in the Premier League.
Pérez quoted the intended fee as at least around €150 million, emphasizing the scale of the investment.

History

Historical Context

In 2000 Florentino Pérez won Real Madrid’s presidency by promising the €60 million signing of Luís Figo, a move that began the Galácticos policy funded by the €270 million debt-clearing sale of the club’s training ground. By 2024 Pérez pledged a €150 million midfield budget and completed Marc Cucurella’s €60 million transfer, echoing the same high-spending model.

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Cucurella Joins Real

Real Madrid have reached a verbal agreement to sign Chelsea left-back Marc Cucurella after the World Cup.
The six-year deal includes a €60 million (£52 million) fee, reported as £47.5 million plus £4.3 million add-ons, potentially £51.8 million.
Cucurella, currently in the United States with the Spain squad, will complete the transfer once the World Cup ends.
Cucurella publicly criticised Chelsea’s transfer policy and the dismissal of Enzo Maresca.

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