The former Barcelona La Masia player passed his medical and completed his first training session under José Mourinho, then made statements that will resonate across Spanish football.
Marc Cucurella is officially a new Real Madrid player. The Spanish international arrived in Madrid on Monday, August 10, 2026, passed his medical, and immediately completed his first training session with his new teammates under the guidance of coach José Mourinho.
After the first training session, Cucurella gave extensive statements to the media, with his words reported by Marca. They are particularly interesting given that he was developed at La Masia, the famous academy of the biggest rival, Barcelona.
Cucurella did not hide his excitement about arriving at the Santiago Bernabéu. "It's a source of pride. I think few people can say they've worn this shirt. We've watched the great legends. This is a club with a rich history and the biggest club in Europe," he stated, as reported by Goal.com citing Marca.
The new player for the Royal club emphasized that this transfer is the culmination of his work so far. "Being here today is a privilege and an honor, and above all a reward for all the effort I've put in throughout my career. I've waited a long time, and it seemed to take forever, but now I'm here," he said.
With great emotion, he also recalled the legendary matches he had followed as a fan for years, and now he will have the opportunity to be part of them. "As a spectator, I saw all those magical nights, the comebacks at the Bernabéu, and all the Champions League titles the team lifted," Cucurella said.
Well-known journalist Fabrizio Romano, on his Telegram channel, relayed a similar statement from the player: "I watched all those magical nights and the comebacks at the Santiago Bernabéu, and all the Champions League titles they won. Being part of this now is a huge responsibility, but also a beautiful and very important challenge."
"The opportunity came, and I didn't hesitate for a moment. Having the chance to experience it from the inside and be part of it is a very big responsibility, but it's also a wonderful and important challenge."
Cucurella also revealed the atmosphere at the first gathering under the Portuguese coach. He described it as extremely positive, full of confidence and spontaneity. "We have to do on the pitch what we're good at, and above all enjoy it. I think we all want to win and have a great year," he said.
He was particularly pleased with the welcome from his new teammates. "I was already excited to meet my teammates. I spoke with some of them after they sent me messages. It was a very good start," concluded the Spanish international.
