Marc Cucurella reveals surprise best position after Chelsea transfer

Marc Cucurella has revealed his surprise best position since his transfer from Brighton to Chelsea this summer.

The Spaniard made the switch from the south coast to west London just under two weeks ago, signing in a deal worth around £55 million.

There was a lot of speculation linking him with a move to Manchester City, but Chelsea were soon able to get a deal over the line.

He has made two appearances so far for his new club, as he prepares to become a key part of Thomas Tuchel’s squad this season.

Cucurella came off the bench to make his debut against Everton, before starting in the draw against Spurs on Sunday.

Both games have seen him play at left wing-back, but the defender has suggested that his best position on the pitch may come in a different setup.

During his first press conference at Chelsea, he revealed: "All three positions on the left side is good for me. 

“Maybe my best position is in a back four, left-back because I play all my career, in academies, in this position and have more movement to be comfortable.

"If the gaffer puts me in another position I run as well to be good for the team."

It has taken long for the 24-year-old to make an impact at his new side, having assisted Kalidou Koulibaly for the first goal against Spurs.

He sent a teasing cross into the box from a corner in the 19th minute, before his Senegalese teammate volleyed home to score his first goal for the club.

The defender has also been complimentary of club captain Cesar Azpilicueta since his arrival, with his fellow Spaniard helping him settle into life at Chelsea.

Marc Cucurella for Chelsea against Spurs. (Alamy)

He said: "When I spoke (Tuchel) said to me Azpilicueta is extending his contract! 

“I am focused on my things. The team is very good. If new players arrive, maybe it is better but the level is very high.

"I'm very happy with this, he's a legend here. He stays here I think 10 years in a big club, always playing. Now he is the captain. 

“The gaffer compared me with this player, it's good for me. He helped me a lot, with the houses, schools, kids. 

“He speaks Spanish. It's good for me the captain is Spanish. I'm good, I'm happy!"

Cucurella is one of three major signings for Chelsea so far this summer, with Raheem Sterling and Koulibaly also making the switch to Stamford Bridge.