Cucurella is official
Marc Cucurella is a Real Madrid player. The club confirmed the left-back's signing on Monday, hours before Spain's World Cup debut (1) (3). Chelsea let him go, with Jorrel Hato's emergence making the decision easier. The fee has not been disclosed. He is your first signing of the summer and a clear signal that Mourinho is reshaping the defence fast.
Fan reactions
Chelsea fans are split. Some point to Jorrel Hato as the reason the club was willing to sell, calling the young centre-back already untouchable. Others are simply nostalgic, sharing a Thiago Silva reaction to the news. Meanwhile, a few PSG supporters have weighed in on the Bouaddi saga, frustrated their club didn't move for him while Madrid keep targeting the same profile of player.