Cucurella unveiled by Real Madrid, calls it the best club in the world | OneFootball

Real Madrid unveiled Marc Cucurella at Valdebebas, completing a move from Chelsea worth 55 million euros plus five in add-ons. The 28-year-old left-back signed until 30 June 2032 and takes shirt number 17.

The event was the club’s fifth and penultimate unveiling of the week, staged behind closed doors at their training base. It followed Carlos Espí’s presentation on Sunday after his decisive goal against Espanyol.

Florentino Pérez welcomed him in the boardroom before the contract signing. Cucurella received a Santiago Bernabéu replica, a watch and his personalised shirt, with honorary president José Martínez ‘Pirri’ in attendance. The deal represents a major investment to bolster the left flank.

“It is a proud moment and a very special day for me and my family. It is an honour to wear this shirt, the best club in the world, and hopefully it is a great era and we can win many trophies,” he told the club’s official media.

“I have suffered the Bernabéu as a visitor and I know how imposing it is. In 10 minutes everything can change and that is something magical to experience from within.”

His arrival follows a summer of controversy around a proposed agreement with Atlético and his Barça past. He now joins José Mourinho’s side aiming to add experience as Madrid look to return to winning ways.

Source: Superdeporte

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