# Cucurella’s Return to Barcelona in Balance

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Podcast: [Sports News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/sports-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7830684)
Published: 2026-06-08T07:39:51+00:00
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Barcelona could be set for a dramatic reunion with Marc Cucurella, the La Masia graduate now eyeing a return at 27 after his Chelsea stint winds down. New boss Hansi Flick loves his game, but the deal hinges on Alejandro Balde’s future—if Balde stays, Cucurella’s move becomes likely. Chelsea wants €40-50M, and multiple giants including Man City, United, Atletico, and Real are watching closely. A strong Nations League showing could push his price even higher. Time is running out for Barca to decide Balde’s fate—or risk losing Cucurella to rivals. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/db5aec3b36d343ad

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