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Boehly: Man City interest sparked Cucurella Chelsea deal
1 Mar
Summary
- Boehly confessed he had no football experience when signing players.
- Man City's interest in Marc Cucurella was the main driver for Chelsea's bid.
- Cucurella joined Chelsea in August 2022 for over £60 million.
Chelsea co-owner Todd Boehly has disclosed the pivotal factor behind the club's acquisition of Marc Cucurella. He stated that Manchester City's interest in the player directly triggered Chelsea's decision to pursue him aggressively.
Boehly, who was acting as interim Sporting Director during the summer of 2022, admitted to having limited knowledge of football player assessment at the time. The transfer of Cucurella from Brighton & Hove Albion occurred in August 2022 for a sum exceeding £60 million.
This significant investment was heavily influenced by the competitive interest from Manchester City. Cucurella has since been part of Chelsea's squad, contributing to their victories in the Conference League and the Club World Cup during his tenure.
