Marc Cucurella has opened up about his arrival at Actual Madrid, describing the transfer as a possibility he merely couldn’t flip down and reflecting on what it is going to imply to lastly expertise the Santiago Bernabéu as a house participant.
Chatting with Actual Madrid TV, Cucurella made clear that his choice to hitch the membership was a straightforward one.
“I believe it’s very laborious to show down the chance to play for a membership like this. I didn’t have any doubts.”
For Cucurella, the transfer additionally represents the possibility to step into an atmosphere he has beforehand solely skilled from the skin. Actual Madrid’s well-known European nights — and the whole lot surrounding them — have lengthy been acquainted to him as a spectator.
“I’ve seen all these magical nights as a spectator. To have the possibility to expertise it firsthand, to have the ability to be part of one thing nice, I believe it’s an enormous accountability and a beautiful problem.”
The Spanish worldwide is now significantly looking forward to his first look on the Bernabéu in a Actual Madrid shirt.
“I’m trying ahead to taking part in our first residence sport and assembly the followers.”
“I’ve performed on the Bernabéu as a customer, together with a sport with the nationwide group (in opposition to Brazil in March 2024), and now I get to expertise it as a house participant.”
That Spain-Brazil pleasant gave Cucurella a style of the stadium, however taking part in there for Actual Madrid will naturally be a completely completely different expertise. He has already taken discover of the rituals surrounding the membership’s greatest matches, from the group’s arrival on the stadium to the ambiance created by supporters.
“Listening to the anthem, the followers cheering because the bus pulls up, I’ve seen it in documentaries, and it’s spectacular throughout huge video games.”
“All of that’s actually particular, and people recollections will stick with me ceaselessly.”
Cucurella additionally spoke in regards to the significance of sporting the Actual Madrid shirt. His feedback mirrored each an consciousness of the membership’s historical past and a way that arriving at Madrid represents the fruits of the work required to achieve this level in his profession.
“It’s a supply of satisfaction to be right here. I don’t suppose many individuals can say they’ve worn this jersey.”
“We’ve seen nice legends; it’s a membership with a wealthy historical past, the best in Europe. Being right here immediately is a privilege, an honor, and above all, a reward for all the hassle I’ve needed to put in all through my profession.”
The defender additionally mentioned working underneath José Mourinho and steered there may be already a snug relationship between the 2.
“Working with Mourinho, there’s numerous confidence and ease.”
In the end, Cucurella’s ambitions for the season are simple. For all the importance hooked up to becoming a member of Actual Madrid and taking part in on the Bernabéu, the target stays successful — whereas having fun with the expertise alongside the best way.
“Now we have to do what we all know the way to do on the pitch, and above all, get pleasure from ourselves. I believe what all of us need is to win and have a fantastic 12 months.”
