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Reece James ‘devastated’ by Chelsea transfer decision ahead of Xabi Alonso arrival
Reece James says Marc Cucurella is one of the best left-backs in the world (AFP via Getty) Reece James admits he has been left ‘devastated’ by Marc Cucurella ’s decision to leave Chelsea for Real Madrid. On Monday, Madrid announced their £51.8 million deal to sign Cucurella after stepping up their...
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What happenedReece James ‘devastated’ by Chelsea transfer decision ahead of Xabi Alonso arrival.
The headline splitThe left frames it as "Reece James ‘devastated’ by Chelsea transfer decision ahead of Xabi Alonso arrival". The right frames it as "Reece James ‘devastated’ to see key Chelsea player leave as England star reveals first ta...".
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Reece James ‘devastated’ by Chelsea transfer decision ahead of Xabi Alonso arrival
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Reece James says Marc Cucurella is one of the best left-backs in the world (AFP via Getty) Reece James admits he has been left ‘devastated’ by Marc Cucurella ’s decision to leave Chelsea fo...
Reece James ‘devastated’ to see key Chelsea player leave as England star reveals first talk with Xabi Alonso
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REECE JAMES is “devastated” to see Marc Cucurella leave Chelsea for Real Madrid. Real completed a whirlwind deal to sign Spain star Cucurella for £48million last week, becoming one of the f...
