{"id":48753,"date":"2026-06-16T00:26:26","date_gmt":"2026-06-16T04:26:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/06\/16\/journalist-reveals-the-main-reason-chelsea-allowed-marc-cucurella-to-be-sold-and-blames-another-blues-star\/"},"modified":"2026-06-16T00:26:26","modified_gmt":"2026-06-16T04:26:26","slug":"journalist-reveals-the-main-reason-chelsea-allowed-marc-cucurella-to-be-sold-and-blames-another-blues-star","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/06\/16\/journalist-reveals-the-main-reason-chelsea-allowed-marc-cucurella-to-be-sold-and-blames-another-blues-star\/","title":{"rendered":"Journalist reveals the main reason Chelsea allowed Marc Cucurella to be sold and blames another Blues star"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_74 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/06\/16\/journalist-reveals-the-main-reason-chelsea-allowed-marc-cucurella-to-be-sold-and-blames-another-blues-star\/#Why_Chelsea_sold_Marc_Cucurella_to_Real_Madrid\" >Why Chelsea sold Marc Cucurella to Real Madrid<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/06\/16\/journalist-reveals-the-main-reason-chelsea-allowed-marc-cucurella-to-be-sold-and-blames-another-blues-star\/#Jorel_Hato_has_impressed_since_signing_for_Chelsea\" >Jorel Hato has impressed since signing for Chelsea<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><\/p>\n<div id=\"article-body\">\n<!-- Article Start --><\/p>\n<p><strong>Chelsea have officially sanctioned the sale of Marc Cucurella to Real Madrid, but the big decision to part ways with the Spanish left-back appears to have been largely influenced by the rise of one of his Blues team-mates.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>According to renowned X journalist Ben Jacobs, Cucurella&#8217;s high-profile move to Real Madrid came after the 27-year-old expressed a clear desire to return to Spain for personal and family reasons.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Chelsea_sold_Marc_Cucurella_to_Real_Madrid\"><\/span>Why Chelsea sold Marc Cucurella to Real Madrid<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Chelsea worked constructively to find the best solution for everyone involved and ultimately accepted a package worth \u20ac55 million plus \u20ac5 million in add-ons, a figure seen within the hierarchy as an incredibly high sum for a full-back.<\/p>\n<p>However, external factors were not the only reason for the transfer. Jacobs revealed that young defender Jorel Hato&#8217;s rapid development over the course of last season was a major factor in Chelsea&#8217;s reinforcements allowing him to leave.<\/p>\n<p>With a ready-made replacement showing immense potential on the pitch, the decision to sign the Spaniard turned out to be a much simpler choice, both in business and sport terms.<\/p>\n<p>Jacobs posted the following update on X.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>&#8220;Details about Marc Cucurella&#8217;s departure from Chelsea. We understand that Cucurella has expressed a desire to return to Spain for personal and family reasons. Chelsea has worked hard to find the best solution. The club has paid \u20ac55 million + 5 million euros is considered a high fee. The development of Jorel Hato last season was also a factor in sanctioning his departure.Chelsea now want to add at least two starting-level players who can play immediately in the Premier League.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Jorel_Hato_has_impressed_since_signing_for_Chelsea\"><\/span>Jorel Hato has impressed since signing for Chelsea<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Hato signed for Chelsea last summer and thoroughly impressed the club&#8217;s coaching staff and hierarchy alike.<\/p>\n<p>The 20-year-old Dutch international was initially signed as a promising prospect and took advantage of the opportunity last season, showing a tactical maturity and poise that belies his age.<\/p>\n<p>His outstanding performance as a substitute on the left side of defence, reassured the club that the position was a safe one.<\/p>\n<p>Cucurella&#8217;s huge \u20ac60 million package has been made official and Stamford Bridge bosses are ready to reinvest the funds immediately.<\/p>\n<p>Chelsea are currently looking to add at least two Premier League-ready starting-level players to strengthen their squad.<\/p>\n<p>Thanks to Hato&#8217;s rapid development, the Blues have managed to secure a big transfer fee while maintaining full confidence in their defensive depth heading into the new season.<\/p>\n<p><!-- Article End -->\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Chelsea have officially sanctioned the sale of Marc Cucurella to Real Madrid, but the big decision to part ways with the Spanish left-back appears to have been largely influenced by the rise of one of his Blues team-mates. 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