Chelsea transfer news: Marc Cucurella confirmed as latest summer signing

Marc Cucurella. Pic/ Official Instagram account of Marc Cucurella

After months of speculation and rumors revolving around the future of Marc Cucurella, the Spaniard has finally found a new home at Stamford Bridge with Chelsea FC.

The London club took to social media to confirm the signing of the now ex-Brighton and Hove player.

Cucurella featured in 35 Premier League games last season and caught the eye with his impressive performances despite the stats column reading 1 goal and 1 assist.

The left-back was courted by Premier League winners Manchester City for most of the summer, but a move never materialized and instead Chelsea jumped into the fray and made a bid that was too hard to resist for Brighton.

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Cucurella's signature bolsters the Blues' backline and he is expected to compete with Ben Chilwell for the starting left-back/wing-back slot.

Despite making a name for themselves as a defensively solid club last year, Chelsea were anything but that in pre-season. Perhaps Cucurella's signature could help bring the same solidity that was displayed by the London club last season.