Yahoo Sports reports: Real Madrid announced the signing of Marc Cucurella from Chelsea on Monday, the day the left back is set to play for Spain in its opening match at the World Cup. Cucurella has signed a six-year contract, said Madrid, which hired Jose Mourinho as coach last week. The 27-year-old Cucurella, who joined Chelsea from Brighton in 2022 and is easily recognizable because of his long, curly hair, is currently with the Spain squad at the World Cup in North America.
sports | sports | Yahoo Sports | June 15, 2026 9:25 AM
Cucurella joins Real Madrid from Chelsea on same day he's set to play at World Cup for Spain
Real Madrid announced the signing of Marc Cucurella from Chelsea on Monday, the day the left back is set to play for Spain in its opening match at the World Cup. Cucurella has signed a six-year contract, said Madrid, which hired Jose Mourinho as coach last week. The 27-year-old Cucurella, who joined Chelsea from Brighton in 2022 and is easily recognizable because of his long, curly hair, is currently with the Spain squad at the World Cup in North America.
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