Chelsea defender Marc Cucurelaa has revealed he has had a conversation with incoming manager Xabi Alonso amid interest from Spanish clubs.
The 27-year-old’s future at Stamford Bridge is well and truly up in the air after Chelsea missed out on European football with a tenth-place finish.
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It’s been reported that both Barcelona and Atletico Madrid are keen on bringing him back to Spain, and Chelsea refusing to rule out a sale.
Speaking to Marca ahead of Spain’s World Cup opener on Monday (June 15), cucurella has now opened up on a conversation he has had with incoming manager Alonso.
“By reading very little and paying little attention. My agents already know they shouldn’t tell me anything. I’m very happy where I am, and so is my family,” he said.
“What’s meant to be will be. Right now, I’m focusing on the World Cup and enjoying this experience, which is my first, and who knows if it will be my last.
“Yes. I’ve spoken with him (Alonso) and he inspired a lot of confidence in me.”
“I’ve also spoken with Grimaldo and Borja, who have worked with him, and they spoke very highly of him. The project seems very interesting.”
