Chelsea are among a cluster of leading clubs keeping a close eye on Lucas Da Cunha, with the Como midfielder’s profile continuing to accelerate after his latest step onto the international stage. According to TeamTalk, interest in the 25-year-old did not begin with his France call-up, it had already been building behind the scenes.
Da Cunha was described as “one of the shock inclusions in Zinedine Zidane’s first France squad” and then “went on to start Monday’s victory over Belgium”. That sequence has sharpened attention across Europe, although the key point here is that recruitment departments were already watching closely before the wider market caught up.
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Chelsea interest in Lucas Da Cunha remains active
The report states that “Chelsea, Manchester United, Aston Villa, Newcastle United and Brighton had all made contact regarding Da Cunha.” That is significant. When multiple Premier League sides reach out at a similar time, it usually reflects broad confidence in a player’s data, role adaptability and upward trajectory.
Chelsea’s position feels especially noteworthy. The west London club are said to “remain particularly attentive to Da Cunha’s development” and are “firmly in the market for a midfielder in 2027”. That gives this situation a long-range feel rather than the tone of an immediate push, but the monitoring appears genuine and sustained.
Cesc Fabregas role at Como transformed Da Cunha
A major part of the story is the influence of Cesc Fabregas. TeamTalk explains that Da Cunha “initially arrived at Como in early 2023 operating primarily as a winger or attacking midfielder”. Fabregas then saw something else, choosing to reposition him deeper in midfield.
That change has proved decisive. The report says Fabregas “identified the potential for him to play in a deeper role and gradually moved him towards a holding midfield position.” Since then, Da Cunha has been “flourishing in the new role”, has…
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