Marc Cucurella confirms Chelsea transfer decision with contentious statement, as £14 million deal is agreed.

In a provocative statement, Marc Cucurella acknowledges Chelsea’s £14 million transfer decision and discusses his future in England, as the Blues seek competition at left-back.

Marc Cucurella has stated that he has no plans to leave Chelsea this summer, amid speculation that he could be one of several players moved by the club in the coming months. It comes as the Blues prepare to sign another young defender who can play on the left.

Renato Veiga, Basel’s 20-year-old star, is poised to have a medical at Cobham after a £14 million transfer was completed, football.london understands. Boca Juniors centre-back Aaron Anselmino is also anticipated to sign for a fee of £17 million, though he will most likely spend the following year in Argentina.

The movements continue Todd Boehly-Clearlake Capital’s huge young recruitment push, which has gained traction over the last two summers. Despite the sales of other well-known players, it leaves a slew of promising young players on the bench across the league. Ian Maatsen (£37.5 million) and Lewis Hall (£28 million) have left the club as left backs.

Cucurella, who signed for £62 million in the first summer of the new ownership’s reign, has outlasted Cobham’s best players while playing in bad form. He is now impressing for Spain at Euro 2024 and appears to have a position under Enzo Maresca in 2024/25.

His improved performance levels this year have not deterred Chelsea from exploring other options, and an exit remains a possibility. He was on the verge of departing a year ago when injuries sidelined Mauricio Pochettino, and Cucurella was given another shot.

He has now spoken openly about his future plans. “La Liga is my home, but I’m very happy in England,” he told reporters before of Spain’s semi-final against France on Tuesday. “Which is a great experience for me and my family.”

Cucurella had come through the Barcelona system before joining Getafe, where he drew the attention of Brighton, as well as a number of other clubs including Chelsea. The Seagulls, on the other hand, snatched him up and profited handsomely when they sold him to Stamford Bridge, with Manchester City also interested in his services.

Since then, things have been generally challenging, and his words about finding a home away from SW6 may frustrate many who have supported him throughout trying times. He was even mocked by Gary Neville prior to the competition, but he overcame the criticism to put together a superb performance in Germany. “That price tag still, to be fair, astounds everybody I think to this day,” the former Manchester United

“The Spanish defense has a lot of experience now, but there’s something missing from Spain that makes you believe they’ll go all the way. And I have to mention that his [Cucurella’s] position at left-back is possibly another reason we believe that.”

Under Luis de la Fuente, Spain has played some of the tournament’s best football, relying on youngsters all over the pitch. He has relied heavily on 21-year-old Nico Williams and teenage wonder Lamine Yamal, particularly on the wings.

Williams is a football player whom Chelsea really admires.London understands, and discussions about a prospective summer transfer have taken place. However, given the Basque player’s wage demands, any movement on a move appears doubtful at this time.

Speaking of his relationship with Williams, Cucurella explained: “The chemistry is based off the field. We found it without looking for it. We have similar personalities, happy people. Let him invent, I’ll be there for whatever is needed.”

Cucurella will now be hoping, beyond Euro 2024, that he can strike up similar bonds with his teammates at Chelsea.