Official presentation
The Spanish full-back Marc Cucurella was officially presented as a new player for Real Madrid on Monday, August 24, 2026, at the training centre. The event featured Florentino Pérez, who handed him the contract and the number 17 shirt. Cucurella, 28, signed a six-season agreement that will bind him to the club until June 30, 2032.
Contract and shirt details
During the ceremony, Cucurella received a replica of the Santiago Bernabéu, a watch, and his first official shirt with the name “Cucurella” on the back and the number 17. José Martínez Pirri, honorary president, was also present.
Player’s comments
Upon joining training, the defender expressed his happiness: “I am very happy. Behind all this there is a lot of work and all the effort I have put in these years has paid off. I hope it continues, winning titles and, above all, enjoying this experience.”
Cucurella also mentioned the fans’ reception: “I have received many messages and I will try to give my best at all times and in every minute I have. I believe the most important thing, and what we all want, is to win titles with this shirt.”
First challenge
Cucurella’s first match for Real Madrid will be against Real Sociedad on Wednesday at 16:00 (Argentina time). This game will mark his return to the Bernabéu, where he has not played since March 2024, when Spain faced Brazil in a friendly.
Context of the arrival
The signing of Cucurella was finalized in mid-June 2026, after José Mourinho’s recommendation, who considered him one of his priorities to strengthen the squad. The full-back, who has been world champion with Spain at the 2026 World Cup and club champion with Chelsea at the Club World Cup, arrives at a club aiming to consolidate its position in European elite.
Next steps
With the contract signed and the shirt in hand, Cucurella is already in his first days of sporting adaptation. His goal is to return the affection received and fight for titles with the white jersey.
