Marc Cucurella Reveals the Truth About How He Tried to Convince Rodri to Join Real Madrid

Marc Cucurella Puts an End to the Rumors Linking Him With Barcelona

The name of Marc Cucurella was linked with a possible return to Barcelona during the latest transfer window, but the player himself clarified that the move was never really close to happening. The Spanish full-back acknowledged that his agent received some contacts from the Catalan club, although the talks did not progress.

According to statements reported by COPE, Cucurella dismissed the idea that there was genuine interest. “My agent received a few calls, but it didn’t go any further than that,” the defender explained. He eventually signed with Real Madrid for more than $62.5 million, plus another $5.6 million in add-ons.

Cucurella Reveals the Message He Sent Rodri

While Cucurella dismissed the idea that his move to Barcelona was ever close, he also revealed that he did try, albeit discreetly, to influence another transfer between the two Spanish giants. The player in question was Rodri, who was weighing his future between Real Madrid and Barcelona.

Speaking to Cadena SER, Cucurella admitted that he sent the midfielder a message telling him that he hoped they could become teammates at the Santiago Bernabéu. “I sent him a subtle message saying that I hoped we would become teammates,” he explained.

Rodri did not reveal his plans at the time and simply responded, “we’ll see.” He ultimately chose Barcelona, leaving Cucurella without the teammate he had tried to recruit for Madrid. The full-back even joked about their future rivalry: he is happy for Rodri, although he hopes he does not have too much success because that would mean trouble for his own team.

Cucurella Calls for Patience With the New Real Madrid

The start of Mourinho’s Real Madrid has raised doubts after defeats against Real Betis and Atlético de Madrid. For Cucurella, however, the team still needs time to find its balance and adapt to the changes within a revamped squad.

“It’s all a process, but the important thing is to build a solid foundation,” the full-back said, as he backed the team to build a united and competitive group. His message reflects a call for patience as the project continues to establish its identity.

Vinícius, the Derby and the Statistic Raising Questions at Madrid

The left flank was one of the areas highlighted after the defeat to Atlético de Madrid, where Cucurella shared the flank with Vinícius Jr. The Spaniard acknowledged that their connection still needs time, as they have barely had an opportunity to train together.

Even so, Cucurella defended the Brazilian and praised his effort to fulfill responsibilities that are not considered among his main strengths. For the full-back, the partnership can improve as they get more training time and develop better coordination. For him, the real challenge will be for Madrid to find the balance it is still searching for as soon as possible.

Key Takeaways

• Cucurella clarified that Barcelona only made contact with his agent, but insisted there was never enough genuine interest to suggest a move was close.
• The full-back tried to convince Rodri to join Real Madrid through a private message, but the midfielder ultimately chose Barcelona.
• Cucurella called for patience with the new Real Madrid, defended Vinícius Jr. and played down the significance of the statistic concerning the team’s distance covered.

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