So far, Chelsea have had a very active and exciting summer transfer window. They were able to bring in a lot of quality players, while there have been a considerable number of departures as well. But it's not just about incomings and outgoings, as keeping key players is also a priority, and the Blues now seem to be addressing some essential contract business as well.
Marc Cucurella has been one of Chelsea's best performers in recent times. The Spaniard struggled at first when he was signed from Brighton & Hove Albion in 2022, but his turnaround over the past 18 months has been remarkable.
He played a big role in Spain's EURO 2024 victory as well as Chelsea's recent Club World Cup and Conference League triumph, as well as helping them make the Premier League top four. In short, he is a crucial part of Enzo Maresca's squad.
Cucurella made 54 appearances for the Blues during the 2024-25 season, while scoring 7 goals and providing 4 assists. In addition, he also clocked over 5,000 minutes on the pitch for Chelsea and Spain throughout the campaign, which shows his rise to prominence for club and country.
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Cucurella has gone from the fringes of Chelsea's squad to arguably the best left-back in the world. It's natural that that kind of form caught the attention of clubs all over the world. There were some exit rumours earlier this summer as well, but it looks like the Blues have shut that down quickly.
As reported by Fabrizio Romano, Chelsea have now completed the agreement with Cucurella over a new deal. The contract is signed and sealed.
That will be a relief to Chelsea fans. Cucurella has gone on to become one of the most popular figures among the supporters. He is currently at the peak of his career at the age of 27, with hopefully a lot more world-class football to come.
Since the Spaniard has already proven to be a crucial member of the team, Chelsea have now secured his long-term future at Stamford Bridge. And this summer, they have brought in some cover for him as well, signing Jorrel Hato from Ajax.