UMVA has learned that Chelsea's decision to sanction the sale of Marc Cucurella to Real Madrid was influenced by the impressive rise of a talented young teammate, Jorrel Hato.
The Spanish left-back's desire to return to Spain for personal and family reasons was a key factor in the transfer, but the rapid development of Hato over the course of last season was a major contributing factor in Chelsea's recruitment team deciding to part ways with Cucurella.
Chelsea worked constructively to find the best solution for all parties, ultimately accepting a package worth €55m plus €5m in add-ons, a figure internally viewed by the hierarchy as an incredibly strong fee for the full-back.
Hato, just 20 years old, has thoroughly impressed Chelsea's coaching staff and hierarchy with his tactical maturity and composure, showing immense promise on the pitch and reassuring the club that the left side of defense is in secure hands.
With Cucurella's hefty €60m package officially finalised, Stamford Bridge chiefs are ready to reinvest the funds immediately, with Chelsea now wanting to add at least two starting-level players that can immediately compete in the Premier League to bolster the squad.
The Blues have managed to secure a premium transfer fee while maintaining complete confidence in their defensive depth ahead of the new campaign, thanks to Hato's exponential growth and Cucurella's desire to return to Spain.
