Deal close: Barcelona and Chelsea set to agree deal for highly-rated player
According to reports, Marcos Alonso, a left-back for Chelsea, is close to joining Barcelona, according to Italian journalist Fabrizio Romano.
However, In 2016, Alonso moved to Stamford Bridge from Fiorentina with a reported £24 million transfer fee. He was a key member of Antonio Conte’s Premier League-winning team in his first season, contributing three assists and six goals from the left wingback position. He scored seven goals the following season and was selected for the PFA Premier League Team of the Year.
Further-more, the Spaniard’s situation quickly deteriorated. Under Maurizio Sarri, he was unable to repeat his greatest performance, and the hiring of Frank Lampard resulted in a steep decrease in his playing time.
Marc Cucurella of Brighton and Hove Albion is reportedly close to joining Chelsea in a deal worth more than £60 million. Alonso, who already behind Ben Chilwell in the standings, will fall much further behind as a result.
The 31-year-old will most likely be let to leave as a result. He is reportedly close to finalizing a transfer to Barcelona, with all parties awaiting Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel’s consent, according to Fabrizio Romano.
Barcelona are really close to signing Marcos Alonso! Talks are progressing well with Chelsea after Cucurella deal completed, personal terms agreed months ago. Been told it's now really close. ??? #FCB
Parties waiting for Tuchel's green light but now finally confident. pic.twitter.com/wsBV6aYTu7
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) August 5, 2022