Premier League follies.
Chelsea bought left flank Marc Cucurella from Brighton, a presence with the Spanish national team and silver in Tokyo with Olimpica, for 50 million pounds, equal to about 60 million euros.
For the London Blues, who are also finalizing the arrival of midfielder Carney Chukwuemeka from Aston Villa for 20 million pounds (about 24 million euros), it is the third hit of the summer after those of Raheem Sterling and Kalidou Koulibaly.
Cucurella, a product of Barcelona's nursery, arrived at Brighton a year ago, coming from Getafe, and with the Seagulls shirt he played 35 times scoring a goal.
For him in June, Brighton had turned down an offer of 30 million pounds from Manchester City, considering it inadequate.
As for Chelsea, with the arrival of Cucurella, they will certainly give an equal role already in their ranks, therefore one between Marcos Alonso, requested by Barcelona, and Emerson Palmieri, who Lazio would like to loan.