Marc Cucurella has expressed optimism about Chelsea’s newest signings, including Jamie Gittens, Joao Pedro, and Liam Delap, highlighting their “a lot of quality” and the “fresh energy” they bring to the team. As one of the more experienced players in the Chelsea squad at 26, Cucurella has taken on a leadership role and sees great potential in the club’s latest additions.
Gittens, who recently joined Chelsea from Borussia Dortmund for £48.5 million, is part of a significant summer spending spree that has pushed Chelsea’s total investments to approximately £170 million. Cucurella emphasized the importance of these new players, stating, “They joined a club where we try to win every game. Hopefully, they bring good energy, the quality we know and we try to stay with them.”
Chelsea’s recent victory against Palmeiras, with a score of 2-1, has propelled them into the semi-finals of the Club World Cup. They are scheduled to face another Brazilian side, Fluminense, at the Met Life Stadium in New Jersey. Cucurella praised Palmeiras’ young attacker Estevao Willian, who is set to join the Blues following a £52 million transfer, saying, “I think he’s a good player with a lot of talent. We want to help him.”
Cucurella reflected on the challenges posed by frequent player transfers at Stamford Bridge, saying, “At the beginning, it was difficult because football is a lot of relationships.” However, he believes that the current squad has developed a solid group dynamic, which will ease the integration of the new players.
Looking ahead to the Club World Cup final, should Chelsea emerge victorious against Fluminense, they would face either Paris St-Germain or Real Madrid. Cucurella emphasized the significance of this tournament for the team, stating, “It is a good opportunity to do something important, to be proud of our work and to play for Chelsea.”
Overall, Cucurella’s positive outlook on the new signings and the team’s current form showcases a hopeful prospect for Chelsea’s upcoming challenges.