The London-based Football Club Chelsea announced to sign a six years contract with Marc Cucurella on Friday. Cucurella, the 24-year-old Spanish defender will join Chelsea on Saturday. Earlier, he was playing for Brighton FC in Premier League.
Cucurella, who has scored one goal in 38 games in his only season for the Seagulls did not disclose the fees, but according to a British Media report, the deal is done for £60 Million (73 Million USD) between both including Brighton.
It is Brighton’s record sale, surpassing Ben White’s £50 Million move to Arsenal last season.
Cucurella
I am really happy. it’s a big opportunity for me to join one of the best clubs in the world, said Cucurella during the announcement by the English club.
I am going to work hard to prove myself and be happy here and help the team, he added.
Manchester City was also interested in Cucurella, but he finally decided to go with Chelsia.
Chelsia
Marc is a young, hungry, fast and very experienced player, said Chelsia manager Thomas Tuchel after signing him.
Tuchel
It helps in depth and in quality, and it helps with Ben, to escape the pressure of I have to deliver and we need you absolutely now, Tuchel added.
Cucurella has won one senior cap for Spain and played for the under-23 side that won silver at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. He will begin his new journey for Chelsea with a trip to Everton on Saturday.
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