Chelsea’s xabi alonso caught off guard by cucurella’s real madrid move

The summer transfer period officially began on Monday, June 15, coinciding with Spain’s World Cup opener against Cape Verde. This day also marked the official announcement from Real Madrid regarding the acquisition of Marc Cucurella from Chelsea. The Spanish international is not the only new face at the Santiago Bernabéu this summer. Just hours before Portugal’s match against the Democratic Republic of Congo (scheduled for 7 PM French time, noon in Houston where the game took place), an official statement was also released by the Merengues confirming Bernardo Silva’s arrival.

was chelsea’s transfer offer for marc cucurella accepted without xabi alonso’s input?

A remarkable detail has emerged regarding Marc Cucurella’s transfer, a revelation initially highlighted by journalist Matteo Moretto. The move, which reportedly cost Real Madrid €55 million plus an additional €5 million in bonuses, saw Chelsea’s management make the decision to finalize the deal without informing their newly appointed coach, Xabi Alonso.

xabi alonso reportedly learned of cucurella’s real madrid transfer through public announcement

According to recent insights from journalist Matteo Moretto, Xabi Alonso was not privy to Marc Cucurella’s departure through direct communication from the Blues’ hierarchy. Instead, it seems the 27-year-old left-back, who was developed at FC Barcelone, had his transfer to Real Madrid confirmed to Alonso via the widely anticipated ‘Here We Go’ announcement from transfer specialist Fabrizio Romano. If these reports hold true, it suggests that the collaboration between Chelsea and Xabi Alonso may not be commencing in an atmosphere of abundant communication and mutual trust.