Marc Cucurella reacts to new signing's 'excitement' at joining Chelsea
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Edward Bazeley
Wed 3 September 2025 15:18, UK
Marc Cucurella has signalled his approval of the late transfer activity completed by Chelsea in the summer window.
As Enzo Maresca vies to achieve more success following his side’s Club World Cup triumph, Chelsea signed Alejandro Garnacho from Manchester United.
The former Red Devils star has joined players like Joao Pedro, Estevao, and Jamie Gittens in a new-look forward line at Stamford Bridge.
Meanwhile, Maresca also strengthened his defence this summer, as Chelsea signed Jorrel Hato from Dutch giants Ajax.
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As Maresca continued his business late into the transfer window, Chelsea signed Facundo Buonanotte on loan from Brighton.
The attacker scored six goals and produced three assists on loan with Leicester City from the Seagulls last term.
Meanwhile, after agreeing a move to Stamford Bridge, Buonanotte shared a message to his new teammates via Instagram on Tuesday, 2 September: “Happy to be here, starting a new chapter full of excitement!
Come on Blues.”
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The 20-year-old’s message attracted a like from Cucurella, who also played for Brighton before joining Chelsea in 2022.
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After winning both the Conference League and the Club World Cup last season, Chelsea have their sights on competing for silverware in the Premier League and Champions League this term.
Facundo Buonanotte statsAll competitions 2024/25Appearances35Goals6Assists3Buonanotte played for Leicester last season
The West Londoners have made a strong start to the new top-flight season, earning two wins from their opening three games, including a 5-1 win over West Ham United on 22 August.
After exits such as Nicolas Jackson’s move to Bayern Munich, Maresca has a new-look starting 11, including former Brighton forward Pedro.
Perhaps most importantly, though, Chelsea boast strength in depth that can help them perform well in multiple competitions.
Additions like Estevao have strengthened Maresca’s squad, while midfielder Andrey Santos has already enjoyed first-team minutes in West London since returning from his loan with Strasbourg.
The recent acquisition of Buonanotte has further bolstered the Blues’ squad ahead of what promises to be an exciting campaign at Stamford Bridge.