Cucurella Says Alonso Chat Gave Him Confidence as Chelsea Future Remains Open

Overview

• On Saturday, June 13, Marc Cucurella told MARCA he has spoken with incoming manager Xabi Alonso and that the conversation “inspired a lot of confidence” in him.
• Cucurella said he is happy at Chelsea, that he ignores transfer noise, and that he is concentrating on his first World Cup experience for now.
• Spanish clubs including Atlético Madrid have been linked with moves for the left back but none of the reports point to a formal offer or completed transfer at this stage.
• He also relayed positive views from Alejandro Grimaldo and a figure named Borja who worked with Alonso, saying their praise made the coach’s project seem interesting to him.
• A final decision is expected after the World Cup when summer talks and Alonso’s squad planning will determine whether Cucurella stays and how Chelsea approaches their rebuild.