Chelsea star Marc Cucurella has admitted that he would discover it “tough to refuse” a return to his boyhood membership, Barcelona, sparking recent hypothesis about his future at Stamford Bridge.
The Spanish left-back, who has loved a dramatic redemption arc beneath the steering of Enzo Maresca, made the feedback whereas on worldwide obligation with Spain.
Talking forward of La Roja’s pleasant conflict towards Egypt on the RCDE Stadium in Catalonia, the 27-year-old opened up about his emotional ties to his house area.
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Marc Cucurella on future transfer to Barcelona
Since becoming a member of Chelsea for £62m in 2022, Cucurella’s journey has been a fairly a roller-coaster.
Regardless of preliminary struggles, he has now established himself as an undroppable fan favourite, beginning each league sport obtainable.
Nonetheless, the lure of the Nou Camp stays sturdy for the La Masia graduate.
Whereas expressing his present happiness in London, the place his household has settled nicely, he admitted {that a} transfer to Barcelona will probably be not possible to show down.
Chatting with Marca, he mentioned: “It could be tough to refuse. It’s not nearly me; I’d have to consider my household. If it occurs, it occurs, and we’ll see what resolution is made.
“You all the time take into consideration going again. I’m very blissful there, and so is my household. I’ll depart it for a couple of years from now.”
Chelsea might use Cucurella to land Julian Alvarez
Whereas Cucurella speaks of a return “years from now,” Chelsea’s board might have extra instant plans.
In keeping with a report from Fichajes, the Blues are contemplating utilizing the Spaniard as a heavyweight bargaining chip to land Atletico Madrid’s Julian Alvarez.
Chelsea are reportedly main the pursuit for the Argentine World Cup winner however face a steep £85m valuation.
To decrease the money outlay, the West London membership might supply Cucurella plus £35m to tempt Diego Simeone into promoting his star attacker.
