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Cucurella admits he was ready to ‘Go on his knees’ to join Manchester City
Chelsea defender Marc Cucurella has confessed he was desperate to join Manchester City in 2022, admitting he was willing to “go on his knees” to play under Pep Guardiola before Brighton blocked the transfer.
Chelsea defender Marc Cucurella has openly admitted how badly he wanted to join Manchester City in 2022, revealing he was prepared to do almost anything to secure a move to the Etihad.
The Spanish defender was strongly linked with Pep Guardiola’s side following a standout season at Brighton, but the deal collapsed after the Seagulls demanded a higher transfer fee than City were willing to pay.
Speaking in a recent interview with Movistar, Cucurella described the moment Manchester City expressed interest as an opportunity he was desperate to take.
What Cucurella said
The former Barcelona youth product said there was no doubt in his mind at the time: “Man City wanted me before I joined Chelsea. They were on fire, one of the best teams in the world.”
He went on to explain that working with Guardiola, a coach he has admired since childhood, was a major motivator.
He added, “I wanted to go. When they come as they did, when Guardiola asks, you’ll go on your knees if necessary.”
Despite his desire, Brighton’s asking price became a stumbling block. Manchester City reportedly refused to meet the club’s valuation, allowing Chelsea to eventually swoop in and secure a £62m transfer.
Cucurella insists the negotiations were out of his hands; “Brighton had demands that were out of the market, and it couldn’t be done.”
Since joining Chelsea, Cucurella has experienced mixed fortunes, competing for a starting position amid system changes and managerial transitions.
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Chidera Ejuke could be on the move this summer, with several mid-table Premier League sides keeping tabs on the Sevilla winger.
According to Spanish news outlet, Fichajes, the interested clubs have been following Ejuke’s progress for several months.
The clubs believe his explosiveness, dribbling skills, and one-on-one ability make him well-suited to the Premier League.
Sevilla could be open to selling Ejuke if a suitable offer comes in, as the club looks to restructure and improve its financial balance.
The 28-year-old joined Sevilla on a free transfer in 2024 following the expiration of his contract with Russian club, CSKA Moscow.
The winger has however struggled to make much impact since his arrival at the club.
Ejuke has registered one goal, and one assist in 24 league appearances this season.
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Bayern Munich goalkeeper, Manuel Neuer, has criticized Vincent Kompany’s men following their elimination from the Champions League on Wednesday.
Neuer said the Bavarians didn’t have that killer instinct against the French Ligue 1 champions during the encounter at the Allianz Arena.
Ousmane Dembele and Harry Kane’s goals ensured both teams drew 1-1 in the Champions League semi-final second leg, but Luis Enrique’s men progressed to the final on a 6-5 aggregate win.
“We didn’t have that killer instinct in attack tonight,” Neuer said at his post-match interview after the game.
“We may not have had that many clear-cut chances, but we certainly had the opportunity to win the match. We were close to the final but couldn’t get over the line.
“If we’d had a key moment and scored the goal, it’s a different story. Unfortunately, our goal came a bit too late.”
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Arsenal legend, Thierry Henry, has warned his old club about Paris Saint-Germain ahead of the Champions League final later this month.
Speaking on CBS Sports, after PSG eliminated Bayern Munich from the Champions League semi-final stage on Wednesday night, Henry insisted that Luis Enrique’s men can ‘kill’ opponents in both ways by scoring more goals.
“You want your team [Arsenal] to win and experience that. Hopefully it’s going to happen, but look at how PSG played tonight, they can kill you in both ways, by scoring more goals than you and by neutralising you,” Henry said.
“The best team on the night and in the tie won, and they went about it in a different way against Bayern.
“They have everything they need, but Arsenal have been resilient, and when we do creates we score goals. It will be difficult, but let’s see.”
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