The Blues are now light on the left of defence, with Jorrel Hato an option but incoming boss Xabi Alonso will need someone else in that position following Cucurella’s exit.
An unexpected name has emerged on the radar at Stamford Bridge, in fact talks have already begun over a shock move for another Spanish full-back.
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Spanish publication Marca report that Chelsea have made ‘initial contact’ over a deal for Rayo Vallecano left-back Pep Chavarria.
The 28-year-old has caught the eye elsewhere as well, with Bayer Leverkusen interested in him and considering a bid.
An offer is yet to arrive from any club, but Chavarria looks likely to have some high profile options in front of him this summer.
Chavarria coming up against Barcelona’s Lamine Yamal in March (Picture: Getty Images)
The asking price Rayo Vallecano would put on Chavarria is not clear, but he remains under contract at the club until 2030.
The full-back has been with Rayo since 2022, joining from Real Zaragoza, and has made 125 appearances for his current club.
He does have plenty of La Liga experience, but has never played in European competition above the Conference League. Nor has the full-back been capped by Spain at any level.
Chavarria’s Rayo Vallecano fell short against Crystal Palace in the Conference League final (Picture: Getty Images)
There is set to be a lot of movement in the Chelsea squad this summer, as has been the case in so many summers in the past.
Cucurella has made it clear that he hopes influential midfielder Enzo Fernandez joins him in swapping Stamford Bridge for the Santiago Bernabeu.
Other players including Malo Gusto, Trevoh Chalobah and Liam Delap have all been linked with exits as well.
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