Marc Cucurella said his move from Chelsea to Real Madrid came together in about a day and a half, adding fresh detail to one of La Liga's biggest early-summer transfer deals.
The Guardian reported that Real Madrid signed the Spain left-back from Chelsea for GBP52 million on a six-year contract. In a follow-up interview published Friday, Cucurella said the speed of the deal surprised him and described Madrid's interest as difficult to reject.
Cucurella Explains Fast Madrid Move
The transfer gives Real Madrid a senior left-back after a season in which the club had to manage injuries and selection churn in that area. The Guardian's account framed Cucurella as a player Madrid wanted quickly, not a move left to stretch deep into the summer window.
Cucurella did not present the Chelsea exit as a drawn-out break. He said the call from Madrid came suddenly, the agreement followed quickly and the chance to join the Spanish club changed the conversation around his future.
The reported fee also matters for Chelsea. A GBP52 million sale gives the Premier League club a major outgoing deal while they continue to reshape the squad, and the six-year Madrid contract points to a long-term role rather than short-term cover.
La Liga Transfer Adds Spain International
Cucurella arrives at Real Madrid with Premier League experience and Spain international standing, giving the club another established option on the left side of defence. The Guardian interview centered on how quickly the decision moved once Madrid made contact.
The deal is not being treated here as a new announcement. The verified news value is the post-transfer explanation: Cucurella says the move accelerated rapidly, Madrid pushed decisively and Chelsea's outgoing business now includes a GBP52 million sale to one of La Liga's biggest clubs.