05 August,2022 06:35 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Marc Cucurella. Pic/ Official Instagram account of Marc Cucurella
After months of speculation and rumors revolving around the future of Marc Cucurella, the Spaniard has finally found a new home at Stamford Bridge with Chelsea FC.
The London club took to social media to confirm the signing of the now ex-Brighton and Hove player.
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Cucurella featured in 35 Premier League games last season and caught the eye with his impressive performances despite the stats column reading 1 goal and 1 assist.
The left-back was courted by Premier League winners Manchester City for most of the summer, but a move never materialized and instead Chelsea jumped into the fray and made a bid that was too hard to resist for Brighton.
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Cucurella's signature bolsters the Blues' backline and he is expected to compete with Ben Chilwell for the starting left-back/wing-back slot.
Despite making a name for themselves as a defensively solid club last year, Chelsea were anything but that in pre-season. Perhaps Cucurella's signature could help bring the same solidity that was displayed by the London club last season.
