Xabi Alonso, Chelsea, Atletico Madrid, Marc Cucurella
21 May 2026
Xabi Alonso’s expected role at Chelsea could hurt Atletico Madrid’s hopes of signing Marc Cucurella. The incoming coach reportedly wants to keep the defender, making any summer exit more difficult for the Spanish club.
Atletico had been linked with Cucurella, but a new Chelsea manager usually resets squad decisions. Alonso’s preference to keep him would force Atletico to look elsewhere or wait for Chelsea’s transfer stance to soften.