Chelsea are preparing for a summer of big changes at left-back, after Marc Cucurella has expressed his desire to leave the club.
The Spanish defender is said to have asked to leave after the Londoners failed to secure Champions League qualification, with his representatives already considering potential offers.
According to reports, interest in the 27-year-old is high, with Atletico Madrid seen as the most likely destination for the Spaniard, with coach Diego Simeone highly praising the player’s energy, aggression and tactical flexibility.
Also, Barcelona, Real Madrid and Bayern Munich are monitoring his situation.
Chelsea have no intention of letting Cucurella leave without receiving a significant sum, with the club valuing his card at over 50 million euros.
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For this reason, the Blues’ leaders have already begun work on finding the ideal replacement.
The shortlist of candidates includes three important names: Alejandro Grimaldo, Nathaniel Brown and Andrea Cambiaso.
Grimaldo is considered a preferred option due to his excellent performances at Bayer Leverkusen, where he worked under Xabi Alonso.
Meanwhile, Eintracht Frankfurt’s Nathaniel Brown has attracted attention after an impressive season in the Bundesliga.
The third alternative is Juventus’ Andrea Cambiaso, a highly regarded player in the European market and who is also being pursued by Barcelona.
The Italian is seen as a profile that can give Chelsea security in defense and an important contribution in the attacking phase.
With Cucurella’s future remaining uncertain, the coming weeks are expected to be crucial for both the Spaniard’s departure and the selection of his successor at Stamford Bridge.
