According to rumours, Atletico Madrid is looking to recruit a new left back this summer, and Marc Cucurella is their main target. After making a high-profile transfer from Brighton in the summer of 2022, Cucurella has become a major figure.
The 27-year-old has recovered from a challenging debut season and is now a key member of the club and a big fan favourite. In an extensive and heated interview with The Athletic, Cucurella publicly lambasted the club’s project, further winning over supporters.
Those remarks probably won’t be well received by the club, and it’s thought Cucurella intended to give Chelsea and the supporters the greatest message possible. But with only two years left on his present contract, this summer is crucial for the Spaniard’s future. Last year, he got a better contract, but the duration stayed the same. It would be intriguing to see if Chelsea decides to prolong it or try to get rid of him.
Marc Cucurella tops Atletico Madrid’s shortlist for left-back spot
According to Diario AS, Atletico Madrid’s top aim for a left-back position is Marc Cucurella of Chelsea. Despite having just two years remaining on his contract and being at the top of their shortlist, he is viewed as a longshot at the Metropolitano.
Chelsea hasn’t expressed any interest in selling him thus far. The 27-year-old had performed well at Eibar and Getafe, and Atletico was interested in him before he moved to England. The announcement was made just hours after Cucurella stated that he considers playing Spanish football again in the future.
He acknowledged that it would be difficult for him to refuse a return to Barcelona, where he attended the academy, but his remarks will undoubtedly inspire Atletico. According to the report, they monitored his development at both Eibar and Getafe and think he would be a great match, but Chelsea has stated that he is not for sale.
