Report: Champions League club make Marc Cucurella their primary summer target, it’s not Barcelona
Atletico Madrid has identified Marc Cucurella as their primary target for the summer transfer window. The Spain international currently plays for Chelsea, having joined from Brighton in 2022. Despite his interest in a potential return to Barcelona, Atletico's interest adds another layer to his future.
- ▪Atletico Madrid has made Marc Cucurella their primary target in defense this summer.
- ▪Cucurella joined Chelsea from Brighton in 2022 for a reported fee of £62 million.
- ▪He has two years left on his contract and has expressed openness to returning to Barcelona.
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