Marc Cucurella prioritizes Barcelona return before joining Real Madrid
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 15, 2026, 6:00 AM
Last updated Jun 15, 2026
Marc Cucurella is set to join Real Madrid after his priority was a return to Barcelona. The Spanish international's transfer, confirmed by Fabrizio Romano, will cost Real Madrid up to €55 million, plus €5 million in add-ons. Cucurella, a former La Masia player, wanted to come back to Catalonia but deemed it unrealistic due to Barcelona's financial situation. His arrival at Santiago Bernabéu could position him as the first-choice left-back under Jose Mourinho, amidst Barcelona's ongoing search for defensive reinforcements as Alejandro Balde faces potential departure.
- •Cucurella confirms transfer to Real Madrid for up to €60 million.
- •Barcelona unable to facilitate Cucurella's preferred return due to finances.
- •Cucurella originally aimed to rejoin Barcelona after leaving the academy.
- •Real Madrid's coaching staff sees Cucurella as a key addition to the squad.
- •Barcelona may struggle to replace Balde if he moves to Manchester City.
- 6:00 AMYahoo Sports — Former La Masia defender had prioritised Barcelona return before deciding to join Real Madrid
"Marc Cucurella was the biggest news in Spain yesterday after Fabrizio Romano offered his customary ‘here we go’ for his transfer to Real Madrid. The Spanish international is set for a shock switch...
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