Spain star Marc Cucurella completes £52m transfer from Chelsea to Real Madrid

• Real Madrid has completed the signing of defender Marc Cucurella from Chelsea for £52 million, concluding his four-year tenure at Stamford Bridge.
• The 27-year-old Spain international has agreed a long-term contract with the LaLiga club, committing him to the Bernabeu until 2032.
• Cucurella, who joined Chelsea from Brighton for £62 million in 2022, was considered one of the more successful signings under the BlueCo ownership.
• He had publicly criticised Chelsea's club management and recruitment plans in March, and was openly critical of the decision to part with manager Enzo Maresca.
• Real Madrid, who recently appointed Jose Mourinho as manager, are also reportedly interested in Chelsea's Enzo Fernandez, who has expressed a desire to leave.