Chelsea boss Liam Rosenior just gave fans some much-needed hope, dropping a massive hint that several first-team stars are about to ink new deals at Stamford Bridge. When The Standard asked if Marc Cucurella’s commitment meant a new contract or just better form on the field, Rosenior didn’t miss a beat. His two-word answer, “Both, both”, was short, but it spoke volumes, suggesting the club are moving fast to lock down key players despite the recent chaos.
Things have been tense at Cobham lately. Both Cucurella and Enzo Fernández went public with their frustrations during the international break, leaving the atmosphere a bit thick. Cucurella didn’t hold back in an interview with The Athletic, taking aim at the club’s long-term project and admitting he was gutted over Enzo Maresca’s midseason departure.
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Meanwhile, Fernández landed himself a two-game ban after openly flirting with a move to Real Madrid. Even amid the drama, Fabrizio Romano has made it clear that Cucurella isn’t looking to leave. Rosenior backed that up, saying, “Marc is fully committed; he wants to be here. Actions speak louder than words.”
Cucurella turns 27 this season and remains a fixture for Spain. By the time this campaign wraps up, he’ll have two years left on his current deal. He’s a Euro 2024 winner who set up the winning goal in the final, and he’s managed to stay a regular starter under three different managers.
We all know what he brings to the table, as he’s a defensive workhorse who reads the game well and moves the ball forward effectively. On the flip side, he still has a habit of disappearing in the big moments, as the PSG loss is a prime example. Still, Chelsea sees him as a vital piece of the puzzle and wants to get extension talks moving before the World Cup this summer. (Via GOAL)
Will Chelsea actually need Caicedo and Cucurella next season?
Moises Caicedo, now 24 and the heartbeat of the Ecuador midfield, has put up 3 goals and an assist in 24 league games this season. It’s been a bruising year for him, racking up nine yellows and a red card, but his defensive stats are still through the roof. Chelsea quite simply needs him. He provides a level of stability that no one else on the squad can match.
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Cucurella is still an asset, but he’s not irreplaceable, especially if Jorrel Hato continues to improve at this rate. I feel Chelsea should cash in on Fernández this summer and extend Caicedo’s contract immediately. As for Cucurella, his future probably boils down to whether a Spanish side comes in with the right offer. The public complaining suggests a dressing room that’s frustrated but hasn’t totally quit yet, and Rosenior’s “Both, both” feels more like a desperate hope than a done deal.
