The signing of the Catalan left-back is now official, but now the club needs to raise money to pay for the transfer.
Real Madrid’s transfer window is already underway, and now is the time to sell players to cover the costs of Marc Cucurella’s arrival. The Whites have invested €55 million in the Chelsea left-back, and now their sights are on sales operations to balance Jose Mourinho’s new project.
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The signing of the Spanish international is seen in Valdebebas as a contemporary hit. The Portuguese coach wanted a competitive left-back with experience, and the sporting management responded with a strong bet.
Real Madrid must sell after Marc Cucurella’s arrival
The transfer of Marc Cucurella completely changes the situation on the left wing. With their arrival, Real Madrid gain aggression, expertise and a key player who is created to make a difference from day one.
But the operation requires unpleasant decisions. The investment is not insignificant, and the club believes that it must be offset with sales before they can continue to move in the transfer market.
This leads us to two specific players: Raúl Asencio and Fran García. Both come from the youth academy, know the club well and have a good reputation – but their future in the squad is now less clear.
According to the information, Mourinho has informed the club that a sale of Raúl Asencio could fetch a sum close to 30 million euros. That is a significant sum for a young player with potential and attractiveness both in LaLiga and abroad.
In the case of Fran García, it indicates a lower valuation – around 20 million. The left-back has failed to establish himself as a regular fixture in the team, and the arrival of Marc Cucurella further limits his options.
Raúl Asencio and Fran García on Real Madrid’s transfer market
Real Madrid have no intention of giving away either of the two players for free. The goal is to carry out profitable sales, not just free up places, as the club believes that both can generate significant revenue.
In the case of Raúl Asencio, the situation is particularly delicate. The defender has shown the potential to compete at the highest level, but the new project requires clear hierarchies, and Mourinho wants a smaller squad.
For the player, a suspension will not be considered a penalty. If a club can guarantee him playing time, an important role and stability, the academy product could seriously consider leaving the Santiago Bernabéu.
In the case of Fran García, the analysis is similar. His energy and commitment have never been in doubt, but the increased competition at left-back puts his future at risk.
Marc Cucurella runs an inevitable sales operation
The arrival of Marc Cucurella not only strengthens a specific part of the pitch, it also marks the start of a necessary rebuild of the squad that Mourinho wants to carry out quickly.
The Portuguese coach expects more departures during the summer. It’s not just about making money, but also about avoiding an overly large squad with players who lack playing time and potential conflicts right from the start of the season.
The financial goal is clear. If Real Madrid manage to generate around €50 million from Raúl Asencio and Fran García, they will effectively have financed the Marc Cucurella signing without significantly changing their plans.
Now the hardest part remains: finding buyers willing to approach these sums. The market will show if the club’s plan is realistic, or if expectations need to be adjusted downwards.
What is clear is that Real Madrid is no longer just focusing on signings. After spending 55 million euros on Marc Cucurella, the sale of Raúl Asencio and Fran García has become a priority to balance the summer budget.
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