‘My agent received calls’ – Real Madrid star Marc Cucurella clarifies Barcelona transfer rumours and admits secret Rodri text mission

Speaking to Spanish broadcaster COPE, Cucurella firmly shut down the idea that a move to Catalonia was ever close to completion. The Madrid star clarified the extent of the contact between his camp and the Barcelona hierarchy.

“No, no, no. My agent received a few calls, but it didn’t go any further than that,” the former Chelsea full-back explained when pressed on the summer rumours. “I don’t think that can be considered genuine interest.”