Three La Masia graduates sign with Real Madrid
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 21, 2026, 10:00 AM
Last updated Jun 21, 2026
Marc Cucurella, Victor Munoz, and Takefusa Kubo are three players who began their development at Barcelona's La Masia before joining Real Madrid. Cucurella transferred from Chelsea for €55 million, while Munoz moved to Liverpool after a successful stint in Madrid's academy. Kubo, the most notable of the trio, signed with Real Madrid in 2019 but failed to make a competitive appearance for the club. These transfers highlight the ongoing rivalry and complex player movement between Barcelona and Real Madrid.
- •Cucurella joined Real Madrid from Chelsea for €55 million.
- •Munoz transferred to Liverpool, generating a €20 million income for Madrid.
- •Kubo signed with Real Madrid in 2019 but did not play for the first team.
- •All three players were developed at Barcelona's La Masia academy.
- 10:00 AMYahoo Sports — Three players who started at La Masia and signed for Real Madrid
"The rivalry between Barcelona and Real Madrid extends far beyond El Clasico. It influences transfer strategies, youth development, scouting networks and even career decisions made by players at a you...
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