Real Madrid has completed the transfer of 27-year-old full-back Marc Cucurella for a sum close to 60 million euros. The player will sign a contract until June 30, 2032, marking one of the most significant operations of the summer transfer market for the club.
This acquisition responds to the explicit request of José Mourinho, the new head coach of the white team, who specifically sought to reinforce the defense. Cucurella had also been a target for other major Spanish clubs such as Atlético de Madrid and FC Barcelona, but the Madridista sporting management accelerated negotiations to get ahead of the competition and secure the deal.
The footballer arrives as a consolidated piece in the tactical scheme of the Spanish national team under Luis de la Fuente. His defensive versatility and international experience strengthen the Madridista project at a key moment of the season. Cucurella is combining the formalization of his new contract with his participation in the World Cup event taking place in the United States, Mexico, and Canada.
The full-back's debut with Real Madrid will occur under exceptional circumstances, as he is called up for Spain's opening match in the World Cup, scheduled for this Monday at 18:00 in Atlanta. The coincidence of dates means that Cucurella will join the white team on the same day his transfer from London is formalized.
