Eibar take up purchase option on Barcelona loanee Marc Cucurella

Eibar confirmed on Monday that they have taken up their purchase option on Marc Cucurella who has spent the season on loan from Barcelona.

The 20-year-old has enjoyed a successful season with José Luis Mendilibar’s side, making 31 La Liga appearances and playing in a more advanced role.

His loan deal included an option for Eibar to sign him permanently for a reported fee of €2 million and that has now been exercised.

Yet that may not be the end of the story. There have been rumors that Barcelona have a repurchase option and will buy Cucurella back for €4m and then sell him on for a even bigger fee.

There is also the possibility that Cucurella could come back and stay at Barca but that does not seem too likely currently.