Brighton responded to reports on Wednesday that a deal had not been agreed with any club for the 24-year-old. The Seagulls posted a statement on their official Twitter account.
But less than 48 hours later, Cucurella has been announced as a Chelsea player. And the west London club confirmed his arrival in style, clearly taking aim at Brighton’s post.
Chelsea then followed that with a picture of Cucurella in the club’s dressing room. Thomas Tuchel was in a race against time to get the deal done by midday on Friday in order for the player to be available for Saturday’s season-opener against Everton.
But it appears a deal was done in time. Chelsea hinted Cucurella will be available at Goodison Park, placing one of the club’s away shirts with his name on the back in the picture of the dressing room.
Meanwhile, Blues academy graduate Colwill will spend the campaign at Brighton. He excelled at Huddersfield last season and will now have the chance of regular first-team football in the top flight.
