Marc Cucurella explains Real Madrid move amid Barcelona backlash

Marc Cucurella confirmed his transfer to Real Madrid at a press conference, addressing the criticism he has received from Barcelona supporters, including former teammate Gerard Pique. The former La Masia graduate said he is extremely grateful for his time at Barcelona but believes the move is the right step for his career. Gerard Pique openly expressed his displeasure at a Barcelona graduate joining their fiercest rivals, reflecting the broader fan backlash. Cucurella acknowledged the criticism but said he remains happy with his decision. Cucurella told reporters that opinions must be respected and that he remains extremely grateful for everything he experienced at Barcelona’s academy, adding that life consists of different stages. He emphasized that he has no doubts about the choice he made.

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He explained that when a club like Real Madrid comes along and insists they want you, it is very hard to turn that down. Cucurella said he never hesitated and believed it was the appropriate step for his family and himself. The transfer, he said, was completed in a day and a half after the clubs reached an agreement, and he did not hesitate when the opportunity arose. He described the speed of the deal as very fast. Cucurella added that his priority is to avoid distractions and concentrate on the World Cup, which he described as an important opportunity. He noted that Barcelona will receive a fraction of the deal value through FIFA’s solidarity mechanism. The accompanying images were captured by Warren Little and Manuel Velasquez. Both photographers captured Cucurella’s remarks during the press conference.