Marc Cucurella has publicly called on former Chelsea teammate Enzo Fernandez to follow him to Real Madrid this summer. Cucurella completed a £52 million move to the Spanish giants earlier this month, and he now hopes Fernandez will also make the switch to the Santiago Bernabéu.
Cucurella's plea for Fernandez
Speaking to Radio Marca, Cucurella said: 'He is a great player and he's a friend of mine. He congratulated me on my signing [for Madrid]. Let's hope it gets done. I'd be very happy. We've been very happy at Chelsea, and both having the chance to sign for Madrid in the same summer… let's hope he's lucky, and he becomes a Real Madrid player.'
Fernandez, 25, is reportedly on Real Madrid's shortlist as manager Jose Mourinho looks to strengthen his midfield options. The Argentina international cast doubt on his future at Chelsea last season, fueling speculation of a summer exit.
Understanding Madrid's demands
Cucurella also acknowledged the high expectations at Real Madrid, especially after the club failed to win a trophy last season. 'It's a great challenge. Fitting in or succeeding there isn't easy,' he said. 'It's a very demanding club, where you have to be 100 per cent in every match; every team wants to beat you because of what Real Madrid represents. Everything is evaluated at the end of the season, looking at the titles, the matches, etc… it comes at a good time for me.'
The left-back emphasized his commitment to the club's success: 'I'll try to give my best. I'm an intense player who always gives everything for the team and my teammates. The most important thing is to rebuild that winning team that Real Madrid already has as a foundation, but to finish improving a couple of things that haven't quite worked in recent years. We all want the same thing – to win titles.'
