Claudia Rodriguez opens up on Cucurella’s Madrid move

ByKehinde-Hassan Afolabi

Claudia Rodriguez, wife of Spain defender Marc Cucurella, has expressed her immense joy and surprise following the left-back’s sudden £52 million transfer from Chelsea to Real Madrid.

Claudia Rodriguez, the wife of Spanish international defender Marc Cucurella, has spoken publicly about her husband’s whirlwind transfer from Chelsea to Real Madrid.

Speaking to El Chiringuito TV from Spain’s 2026 World Cup camp, Rodriguez admitted the €60 million (£52 million) deal materialized incredibly fast. She revealed the family is entirely focused on the tournament and has not fully processed the shocking blockbuster move.

Despite the sudden nature of the transfer, Rodriguez expressed ultimate delight, confessing she has been a lifelong Real Madrid supporter due to her family’s deep-rooted fandom.

The 27-year-old left-back agreed to a six-year contract after a personal call from manager José Mourinho. Cucurella remains on international duty in North America, having recently played the full ninety minutes in Spain’s 4-0 group-stage routing of Saudi Arabia.

Kehinde-Hassan Afolabi is a football journalist whose deep tactical understanding of the game makes him a standout, captivating audiences across print, audio, and video. His poetic background brings a unique rhythm and depth to his work, seamlessly transforming analysis into artistry. With a knack for narration and research, he captures the drama of the game beyond tactics and statistics, making each piece of his; a compelling blend of insight and storytelling.

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