June 23rd 2024.
Marc Cucurella is a determined individual who is fighting for his future at Chelsea. He recently stated that he is happy with his current team and has not even thought about returning to his former club, Barcelona. Despite facing some challenges during his time at Stamford Bridge, Cucurella remains committed to his team and is determined to succeed under their new manager, Enzo Maresca.
The 25-year-old left-back has received criticism in the past, especially last season when Chelsea finished sixth in the Premier League and their manager, Mauricio Pochettino, was let go. Cucurella joined Chelsea in 2022 for a record-breaking fee of £60 million from Brighton. However, he has not quite lived up to the expectations set for him. In fact, there were rumors in January that he wanted to leave the team.
But now, with a new manager and a renewed sense of motivation, Cucurella is focused on excelling at Chelsea and has no intentions of leaving for Barcelona, where he played as a youngster. He did make one first-team appearance for the Catalan giants before joining Getafe in 2020. When asked about a possible return to Barcelona, Cucurella replied, "Today, I don't even think about it. It doesn't even cross my mind. I think that's already happened."
He added, "You never know what can happen, but I'm not thinking about that. At Chelsea, I've had some difficult years, but I'm happy and my family is comfortable." Despite being linked with Real Madrid in the past, Cucurella made it clear that he is not interested in such speculation. "Something was rumored. I don't know much either," he said. "But I try not to pay attention to things that won't actually happen because it can drive you crazy."
Cucurella has been an integral part of the Spanish national team and has played every minute of their Euro 2024 campaign so far. He has made 59 appearances for Chelsea in the last two seasons but is yet to win any silverware with the team. His current contract runs until 2028, which he signed upon joining the team.
Recently, Cucurella received criticism from former Manchester United and England right-back, Gary Neville. He stated that the defender's inclusion in Spain's squad for Euro 2024 shows that the team is lacking something. "He's aggressive, he's tenacious, he's a busy little full-back," Neville said on ITV Sport. "The price tag still astounds everyone to this day. The Spanish defense has a lot of experience, but there's something missing that makes you feel like they're not going all the way. Him being at left-back is a good example of why we think that."
Despite the criticism, Cucurella remains focused on his goals and is determined to prove his worth at Chelsea. He is grateful for the opportunity to play for such a prestigious team and is determined to bring success to the club. As he continues to work hard and improve, Cucurella hopes to lead Chelsea to victory and win some silverware for his team.
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