Chelsea transfer news LIVE: Frenkie de Jong ‘to leave Barcelona NEXT WEEK as Blues launch £59m-plus-Alonso bid’

Good morning Chelsea fans Chelsea have confirmed the signing of defender Marc Cucurella from Brighton on a six-year deal. The fee for the Spaniard is understood to be £55m that could rise to £62m with add-ons. Speaking on his big-money move, Cucurella said: “I’m really happy. It’s a big opportunity for me to join one of the best clubs in the world and I’m going to work hard to be happy here and help the team.” Meanwhile, Blues boss Thomas Tuchel revealed he tried to sign Cucurella’s defensive partner Kalidou Koulibaly for years before finally breaking Napoli’s resolve. He said:… Read Full Article