Chelsea full-back Marc Cucurella is open to joining Barcelona this summer, according to Mundo Deportivo.
The sporting crisis at Chelsea has left him disillusioned, and Barcelona believe the ‘underrated‘ defender is now very much within reach.
Cucurella has been one of the few Chelsea players who can finish this season with his head held high after a disappointing campaign.
The 27-year-old has helped to keep nine clean sheets in 30 league appearances. He has won 54 percent of his duels.
Cucurella still has two years left on his deal with Chelsea. While there have been talks of a renewal, he is reportedly looking for an exit.
However, Barcelona are comfortable with their options at left-back and are not considering a move to sign the Chelsea man, even if he is there for the taking.
Alejandro Balde and Joao Cancelo provide Barca with enough cover for the position.
Chelsea must keep Cucurella
Chelsea cannot afford to make another short-sighted decision this summer by allowing Cucurella to leave.
In a squad overloaded with raw potential, inconsistency, and players learning to handle pressure at the highest level, he is one of the few proven winners and mature figures.
It is easy to focus on flashy signings or younger talents with resale value, but successful teams are built on balance.
Cucurella brings intensity, tactical discipline and personality, qualities Chelsea have badly lacked throughout a chaotic campaign.
He has fought through adversity in England and Spain, emerging as one of the few players willing to take responsibility when performances around him collapsed.
Chelsea should be building around reliable, battle-tested professionals such as Cucurella rather than constantly resetting with inexperienced prospects.
This squad has looked emotionally fragile and tactically immature, especially in difficult moments.
Selling one of the few players who consistently competes with aggression and accountability would only deepen that issue.
