Cucurella clarifies Barcelona transfer rumors, joins Real Madrid
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 25, 2026, 6:00 AM
Last updated Jun 25, 2026
Marc Cucurella has confirmed that there was no interest from Barcelona in signing him, despite previous speculation linking him to the club. He made the statement during a media appearance after completing his transfer to Real Madrid. Reports had suggested that Barcelona was monitoring him as a potential replacement for Alejandro Balde. Cucurella emphasized that Atletico Madrid had shown interest, not Barcelona, dispelling the rumors surrounding his potential move to the Catalan side. With Cucurella now at Real Madrid, Barcelona's left-back strategy appears clearer as they plan to retain Balde.
- •Cucurella denies Barcelona interest, confirms Atletico's consideration.
- •He joins Real Madrid after speculation about a Barca transfer.
- •Barcelona is focusing on retaining Alejandro Balde for the season.
- •Reports previously linked Cucurella as a possible left-back option for Barca.
- 6:20 AMYahoo Sports — Marc Cucurella opens up on Real Madrid transfer: ‘There was no interest from Barcelona’
- 6:00 AMYahoo Sports — Cucurella opens up on failed Barcelona transfer: “There was no interest from Barça”
"When the FIFA World Cup began, Real Madrid had no representative in the Spanish national team and a lot was said about the same. After all, it was the first time that even a single player of the club ...
"Barcelona’s plans at left-back have become much clearer after Marc Cucurella publicly denied ever being a transfer target for the Catalan club before completing his move to Real Madrid.For weeks, re...
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 25, 2026, 6:20 AMMarc Cucurella opens up on Real Madrid transfer: ‘There was no interest from Barcelona’
When the FIFA World Cup began, Real Madrid had no representative in the Spanish national team and a lot was said about the same. After all, it was the first time that even a single player of the club ...
- Yahoo SportsJun 25, 2026, 6:00 AMCucurella opens up on failed Barcelona transfer: “There was no interest from Barça”
Barcelona’s plans at left-back have become much clearer after Marc Cucurella publicly denied ever being a transfer target for the Catalan club before completing his move to Real Madrid.For weeks, re...
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