Overview
- Marc Cucurella said on Informe that he was ready to "go on [his] knees" to join Pep Guardiola at Manchester City before the deal collapsed.
- Manchester City made bids reported at £30m and £40m in 2022, but Brighton rejected both as the clubs failed to agree a fee.
- Chelsea stepped in to sign the left-back that summer for a fee reported at around £55m plus add-ons.
- After missing out on Cucurella, City strengthened their defence with Manuel Akanji and Sergio Gomez later that window.
- Cucurella is now a regular under Enzo Maresca, has won recent trophies with Chelsea, and has said his contract renewal is done and he is happy to stay.