The switch is among the most placing examples but of simply how a lot a participant’s worth is impacted by having confirmed they’ll deal with the calls for of the Premier League — even for only one season.

In August final 12 months, Brighton purchased Cucurella from Spanish membership Getafe for round 16 million kilos and he loved a formidable first marketing campaign within the English high flight.

Champions Manchester Metropolis have been eager to signal the Barcelona youth product, however baulked at Brighton’s asking value and Chelsea, now owned by American Todd Boehly and personal fairness backers, stepped in to seal the deal for a reported 55 million kilos plus add ons.

Brighton supervisor Graham Potter mentioned the membership did not must promote the participant however unsurprisingly acknowledged it was good enterprise.

“I believe the precise charge has been bought and it is one other scenario the place everybody has gained,” he mentioned.

“The participant has bought an excellent alternative, the promoting membership have gotten charge and the shopping for membership have gotten participant as effectively. So win, win, win throughout,” he mentioned.

Cucurella’s agent would little doubt concur.