Overview
- Marc Cucurella passed his medical and completed his first training session with Real Madrid on Monday after returning from vacation following Spain’s World Cup win.
- Cucurella told Real Madrid TV he had no doubts about signing and called wearing the club’s shirt a privilege and a reward for his career efforts.
- He said he will bring “intensity, character, [and] joy” and stressed the need for unity in the dressing room to achieve big results.
- Cucurella relayed that coach Jose Mourinho gave him a message of confidence and told him to enjoy playing while helping the team aim for wins this season.
- A Barcelona youth product who has played for Eibar, Getafe, Brighton and Chelsea, Cucurella arrives with domestic and international honours and should provide experienced cover and competition at left back for Real Madrid.