Marc Cucurella has officially joined Real Madrid in a deal worth a reported £52 million. Speaking to Real Madrid TV, the Spanish defender expressed his delight at joining what he described as the best club in the world, noting that he is eager to begin his tenure at the Santiago Bernabeu.
The move to the Spanish capital was finalized with remarkable speed. In an interview with El Mundo during the FIFA World Cup, Cucurella revealed that negotiations between the two clubs were completed within just 48 hours. He noted that the decision-making process was swift, with both sides quickly reaching an agreement on the transfer fee. Prior to finalizing his move to Los Blancos, the defender had been in discussions with Barcelona and Atletico Madrid. Chelsea has since moved to replace him by signing Pep Chavarria.
Regarding his ambitions, Cucurella identified the UEFA Champions League as his primary target. He recalled watching the club’s 2024 victory over Borussia Dortmund while on duty with the national team, admitting that he has long dreamt of lifting the trophy himself. “I hope I’ll be able to win it a few times,” he stated, emphasizing his desire to secure major silverware during his time in Madrid. The report also notes that he is hoping to win trophies after making the switch from Chelsea and said. The report also notes that when quizzed about the dream trophy, Cucurella was quick to name the UEFA Champions League as the main aim.
