June 14, 2026
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Real Madrid poised for Cucurella coup after 2026 World Cup

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With José Mourinho back at the helm, Real Madrid is reshaping its squad. A preliminary agreement has been reached for the signing of Marc Cucurella from Chelsea, pending his contract signing after the 2026 World Cup.

Real Madrid is undergoing a major overhaul under new manager José Mourinho, following Florentino Perez’s re-election as president. After Mourinho’s appointment, the club is moving swiftly in the transfer market to strengthen its squad.

Multiple signings expected post-2026 World Cup

Marc Cucurella is set to join Real Madrid in a deal valued at approximately €50 million. The left-back, currently at Chelsea, is a priority target for Mourinho to bolster the team’s defensive options. The transfer is expected to be finalized after the World Cup.

The Spanish giants are also targeting Bernardo Silva, whose contract with Manchester City expires soon, along with Liverpool’s Ibrahima Konaté and Inter Milan’s Dutch right-back Denzel Dumfries. All four players are expected to finalize their moves to Madrid after the global tournament.