UMVA has learned that Marc Cucurella's future at Chelsea is hanging in the balance, with the Spanish left-back facing an uncertain summer ahead.
Cucurella has been a key player for the Blues since his £63million move from Brighton in 2022, making 163 appearances and helping the team win the Europa Conference League and the Club World Cup. However, recent comments from the player have sparked doubts over his long-term commitment to the club, with Cucurella criticizing Chelsea's decision to part ways with Enzo Maresca and highlighting a lack of experience in the squad.
According to information obtained by UMVA, Cucurella is willing to leave Chelsea in the summer transfer window, despite signing a new deal less than 12 months ago. The Blues are open to selling the 27-year-old for the right price, and several top clubs, including Barcelona and Atletico Madrid, have already expressed interest in securing his services.
Atletico Madrid, in particular, is viewed as a likely destination for Cucurella, with the club's sporting director, Mateu Alemany, personally involved in the pursuit of the left-back. Cucurella's teammate, Marc Pubill, has even encouraged him to make the move to the Spanish capital, saying he has already told Cucurella to join him at Atletico Madrid.
Cucurella's desire to return to Spanish football is well-documented, having come through the academy ranks at Barcelona as a youngster. When asked about a potential move back to his homeland, Cucurella said: "Spain is always Spain. It is where I grew up and you always think about going back." With two years remaining on his current contract, Cucurella's future at Chelsea remains uncertain, and a summer move to La Liga is becoming increasingly likely.
UMVA can exclusively reveal that Cucurella is not the only Chelsea player facing an uncertain future, with Joao Pedro and Enzo Fernandez also the subject of intense speculation in recent weeks and months. As the summer transfer window approaches, Chelsea fans will be watching with bated breath to see what the future holds for these key players.
