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Chelsea Stands Firm on Cucurella Amid Al-Nassr Speculation
تشيلسي‘s decision to hold onto Marc Cucurella sends a clear message to interested parties, including Cristiano Ronaldo’s Al-Nassr, highlighting the defender’s vital role in their setup. As transfer rumors swirl, the Blues are prioritizing squad stability over potential deals, even as high-profile names like Cristiano Ronaldo push for moves in the Saudi Pro League.
- Chelsea firm on keeping Cucurella
- Ronaldo reportedly urging Al-Nassr pursuit
- Defender key to Blues’ current lineup
Chelsea’s Unwavering Position on Cucurella Transfer
According to recent insights from football.london, the London club has absolutely no plans to let go of their star left-back, Marc Cucurella, even with growing buzz from Al-Nassr. The talented Spanish player has solidified his spot under manager Enzo Maresca at Stamford Bridge, overcoming early challenges following his high-profile switch from برايتون in 2022.
Ronaldo’s Influence in Al-Nassr’s Pursuit
Speculation points to Cristiano Ronaldo as the driving force behind Al-Nassr’s interest, with reports suggesting the legendary forward personally recommended the club target Cucurella. This development follows Al-Nassr’s recent agreement with Chelsea for Joao Felix’s full-time move, Ronaldo’s fellow Portuguese international, who has jumped into training sessions despite the lack of a formal reveal.
Cucurella’s Impressive Stats and Role at Chelsea
In the 2024-25 campaign, Cucurella featured in 54 matches for the Blues, contributing significantly in competitions like the UEFA دوري المؤتمرات (nine games) and the FIFA Club World Cup (six outings). His total playing time reached 4,346 minutes, outpacing teammates such as Moises Caicedo at 4,289 and Cole Palmer at 4,247. Updating to the latest trends, similar defensive reliability has been key in recent seasons, with players like Cucurella averaging over 80% pass accuracy in high-stakes matches, much like top performers in the 2023-24 الدوري الإنجليزي الممتاز الإحصائيات.
Post-Season Challenges and Upcoming Fixtures for Chelsea
Chelsea wrapped up their 2024-25 efforts on July 13 due to their Club كأس العالم commitments, leaving minimal downtime for recovery. Players like Cucurella face a quick turnaround, with pre-season reportedly kicking off on August 4. The team has lined up exhibition games against باير ليفركوزن و ميلان at home on August 8 and 10, leading into their Premier League opener versus كريستال بالاس shortly after-mere weeks following their triumphant Club World Cup victory. This packed schedule underscores the importance of retaining core assets amid ongoing transfer talks.