Unexpected contender! Two English giants eye Marc Cucurella
Kenley Ward
Dailysports's expert
Both Manchester clubs are ready to battle it out for Chelsea’s defensive leader.
Details: According to Mundo Deportivo, Manchester United and Manchester City have entered the race to sign Chelsea’s 27-year-old left-back Marc Cucurella.
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Reports suggest that after Cucurella expressed his desire to leave, Chelsea set his price tag at around €50 million, immediately attracting the attention of several European heavyweights.
While Barcelona and Atletico Madrid were previously known to be interested in Cucurella, the Manchester giants have now joined the pursuit as well.
This season, Cucurella has played 50 matches for Chelsea, netting 1 goal and providing 4 assists.
Transfermarkt currently values Cucurella at €50 million, and his contract with the "Blues" runs until 2029.
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