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Real Madrid to announce signing of Spanish international today after €60 million deal – Romano
Real Madrid made yet another huge coup in the transfer market yesterday by verbally reaching an agreement to sign Marc Cucurella.
The Chelsea defender is set to join Los Blancos on a long-term contract, becoming the fourth such player who has agreed a move to Santiago Bernabeu, though none of them have been officially announced by the club.
Fabrizio Romano has already given his seal of approval for the transfer, adding that the transfer will be made official after the World Cup.
Cucurella deal to be announced today
Romano has now offered a key update to the Cucurella transfer deal, adding that the move could be announced as soon as today.
This is a significant development given that Real Madrid were initially expected to announce it after the World Cup.
This also comes after Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandez giving his ‘approval’ through some of his actions on social media, sparking further buzz and tension surrounding Cucurella’s status at Chelsea.
Therefore, it would make sense why Real Madrid could be allowed to officiate the deal early, knowing Cucurella will 100% play for Los Blancos next season.
Details of the Cucurella deal
According to Romano, the Cucurella deal is now signed and sealed and it is only a matter of time before it gets officiated.
Real Madrid will pay Chelsea a fixed fee of €55 million plus a further €5 million in add-ons, taking the total package to €60 million.
The Blues have already allowed Cucurella to undergo his medical tests, a clear sign that all sides are pushing to wrap up the formalities without delay.
Cucurella, though, is currently occupied with international duty as he is a key player for the Spanish team that will look to kickstart their campaign today against Cape Verde.
The Chelsea defender is likely to start in that game ahead of another former Barcelona player in Alejandro Grimaldo.
Real Madrid will certainly keep an eye on Cucurella’s performance, as he looks set to become the club’s first-choice left-back next season.
According to TeamTalk, Real Madrid have joined the growing list of clubs monitoring Gabriel Rajkovic, a 15-year-old winger whose rapid development at Valerenga has already attracted attention from several of Europe’s leading sides.
The Merengues are known for keeping an eye on exciting young talent across the globe and it seems that Rajkovic’s exploits in Norway, with the first team, have alerted them.
Real Madrid keeping tabs on Rajkovic
As per the report, Real Madrid are among a host of clubs closely following the progress of the young forward.
Rajkovic holds both Norwegian and Serbian nationality and has emerged as one of the most promising young players in Norway.
His development has not gone unnoticed, with Barcelona, Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund also understood to be monitoring him.
However, at this point, it is Arsenal and Chelsea, who are understood to be leading the charge for Rajkovic, having compiled a detailed dossier on the teenage prodigy after extensive scouting.
On top of that, the likes of Liverpool, Manchester City, Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur have all watched Rajkovic in recent weeks.
Real Madrid could therefore face significant competition if they decide to step up their interest in a player who has already made an impression at senior level.
Making an impact at just 15
Rajkovic was handed a promotion to the Valerenga first-team squad in January earlier this year, when he was only 14 years old.
Following that, he signed a new contract with the club in March, when he turned 15, committing to the club until 2028.
Despite being only 15, the winger has already begun gaining experience in first-team football. In all, he has made 14 senior appearances for the Norwegian outfit, scoring three and assisting one goal.
Rajkovic has also represented Norway Under-16s, making two appearances and scoring once despite being younger than many of his teammates.
Those numbers become more impressive when his age and stage of development are taken into account.
Real Madrid have built a reputation for identifying young talent well before players reach their peak, and Rajkovic has now emerged as another name on their scouting radar.
But given the number of clubs in the race, signing the teenage wonderkid will not be easy.
