La Liga giants Atletico Madrid are reportedly interested in signing 27-year-old Spanish international Marc Cucurella from Chelsea in a deal worth €40 million next summer.

According to a report by Spanish outlet Fichajes, Marc Cucurella is the subject of interest from Atletico Madrid. The Spanish giants are keen on reinforcing their defensive unit by signing a left-back in next summer’s transfer window. So, the 27-year-old Chelsea wide player has emerged as a target for Los Rojiblancos.

The Colchoneros are preparing a bid to sign the Spaniard from Chelsea, and they are ready to offer €40 million to secure his services. However, it is unclear if the Blues are ready to part ways with Cucurella, even though he has a little more than 18 months left in his contract.

Marc Cucurella and his time at Chelsea so far

Marc Cucurella has established himself as one of the best full-backs in the Premier League since joining Chelsea from Brighton & Hove Albion in August 2022. The 27-year-old arrived at the West London club amid hype and fanfare surrounding him after an exceptional debut season in the Premier League ended with Brighton’s Player of the Year award.

However, Cucurella was slow off the blocks at the West London club, as he struggled to make his mark in his first 18 months at Stamford Bridge. That has changed since midway through his second campaign with Chelsea. The Spanish international has made nearly 150 appearances thus far for Chelsea while chipping in with eight goals and 11 assists. However, a departure may be on the cards, with Atletico Madrid keen on securing his services next summer.

La Liga return on the horizon?

Marc Cucurella has been on Atletico Madrid’s radar for a long time. The continued interest makes sense, even though Los Rojiblancos signed Matteo Ruggeri in the summer transfer window. With Cucurella on top of his game, he can be a game-changing signing for Atletico Madrid.

With Los Rojiblancos failing to return to the summit of La Liga for several seasons, they need world-class players to beat Real Madrid and Barcelona to the title. Cucurella is one such player, and the 27-year-old Spaniard should not take long to become a pivotal figure for Atletico Madrid. Meanwhile, the Colchoneros are ready to offer €40 million to sign him from Chelsea.

However, it is unclear if Chelsea will be ready to part ways with Cucurella, even though he has entered the final two years of his contract. Recent reports have suggested that the 20-cap Spanish international will sign a new deal with Chelsea, and it will be interesting to see if he joins Atletico Madrid next summer.