M. Cucurella: "It is not true that a footballer must play amazingly for the price he was bought for."

2024-07-13 22:32 © Action Images via Reuters

London "Chelsea" and Spain national team defender Marc Cucurella told "The Athletic" newspaper that he did not understand the anger of this team's fans towards him and his teammates:

"The fans condemned me and other teammates for the price that the managers of the Chelsea club paid to acquire us, which has nothing to do with us!

If this money went directly into my pocket, then maybe everything would seem logical... But now there is no reason to be angry with me.

Fans expect a footballer to play for the price he was bought for and to perform brilliantly... Trust me, it's not easy.”

"The new "aristocrats" coach Enzo Maresca wrote to me a few days ago that he is looking forward to seeing me. I will wait for the new season."