Here we go! Done deal – Chelsea seal another £50m deal for player
Manchester City’s contract to recruit Marc Cucurella from Brighton has been hijacked by Chelsea.
However, The Blues and Cucurella have reached personal agreement on a contract, and the English club has made a £50 million offer to sign the Spaniard.
The transfer has already been finalized, according to transfer specialist Fabrizio Romano.
Romano wrote: “Marc Cucurella to Chelsea, here we go! Full agreement in place between Chelsea and Brighton for more than £50m. Levi Colwill on the verge of joining Brighton soon. #CFC
“Personal terms already agreed, no way for Man City. Cucurella will become Chelsea new signing, done.”
The 24-year-old Spanish defender impressed in his debut campaign in the Premier League last season, which attracted interest from Chelsea and Manchester City.
Cucurella won Brighton’s Best Player of the Season award last term, and deservedly so.
According to WhoScored, Cucurella created 40 chances from open play, more than any Chelsea player apart from Reece James. The Blues right wing-back created 42 chances.
Meanwhile, the deal would also see Chelsea youngster Levi Colwill move the other way.
Been told Marc Cucurella will sign contract valid until June 2028, six year deal as new Chelsea player. Personal terms were agreed since Monday morning. ?? #CFC
Full agreement between clubs for bit more than £50m fee. More details to follow on Levi Colwill too.
It’s done. pic.twitter.com/RxE6OeAMK9
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) August 3, 2022