Wanted to return. Barcelona turned down the transfer of Chelsea's star player

Barcelona continues to shape its plans for the upcoming season and, despite interest from a number of players, not every option resonates with the club's management. One such case was Marc Cucurella, who expressed his willingness to return to the Catalan capital, but received a firm rejection.

According to Mundo Deportivo, the club has made a final decision: the 27-year-old Chelsea defender is not among the priority targets in the transfer market. Barcelona's management is not considering signing him and has already dismissed this option.

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To recall, Cucurella was part of Barcelona's system from 2012 to 2020. After leaving the club, he played for Getafe, Brighton, and Chelsea, where he continues his career today.