The Spain international is poised to leave Chelsea after four years, with the Blues agreeing to a £47.5m transfer deal with Real Madrid. The La Liga giants will pay an initial £43.15m, with a further £4.3m coming in bonuses.
Cucurella has established himself as one of the world's top left-backs since joining Chelsea in 2019, struggling initially before finding his footing under manager Thomas Tuchel. The 27-year-old has since become a key player for Spain, helping the European champions reach the Euro 2024 final.
Real Madrid's new manager, Jose Mourinho, is keen to add Cucurella to his squad, with the former Chelsea and Manchester United boss looking to strengthen his defence. The signing would represent a significant coup for Real Madrid, with Cucurella set to replace Alvaro Carreras, who joined the club last summer.
Denzel Dumfries is also expected to join Real Madrid, with the Dutch international potentially replacing Trent Alexander-Arnold at right-back. The changes are part of widespread changes expected under Mourinho this summer.
Real Madrid's decision to sign Cucurella comes after a disappointing season, with the club finishing third in La Liga. The move is expected to give Mourinho a much-needed boost ahead of the new season.
Cucurella's transfer deal is a significant loss for Chelsea, who paid £62m to sign him from Brighton in 2022. The Blues will be hoping to recoup some of that investment by selling Cucurella to Real Madrid.