Cucurella joins Real Madrid - will Fernandez follow?
Summary
Marc Cucurella has moved from Chelsea to Real Madrid in a deal worth up to £51.8 million. There is also a possibility that Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandez might transfer to Real Madrid, but talks depend on the transfer fee and the clubs' willingness.Key Facts
- Marc Cucurella, a 27-year-old Spanish defender, transferred to Real Madrid from Chelsea.
- The deal for Cucurella is valued at up to £51.8 million.
- Real Madrid is interested in signing Enzo Fernandez from Chelsea, who is valued at about £120 million.
- Fernandez wants to leave Chelsea and join Real Madrid, with little interest from Manchester City or Paris Saint-Germain.
- Chelsea’s new manager is Xabi Alonso, and the club may choose to keep Fernandez.
- Chelsea finished 10th in the Premier League last season and face financial pressures, including missing European competitions and UEFA regulations.
- The Cucurella sale gives Chelsea a financial gain of about £17.5 million in their accounts.
- Cucurella had spoken positively about coach Xabi Alonso but chose to leave Chelsea for Real Madrid.
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