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Marc Cucurella's transfer to Real Madrid is being talked about a lot, as he is a Barcelona academy player. The Chelsea defender grew up through La Masia before moving to another club to play regularly. He is now one of the best left-back defenders in Europe. When asked about Cucurella's transfer to Real Madrid, Barcelona star Pedri gave a mature answer. In an interview with Teledeporte, as reported by Mundo Deportivo, Pedri said: "I wish him all the best, he is a player who deserves to be at a big club because he is a top player. I am happy for him." It is not common for a Barcelona player to speak so nicely about the transfer of an ex-Barca player to Real Madrid. Cucurella has become an important part of Joshua Mourinho's squad planning since joining Real Madrid. There was some ambiguity in the left wing position, and Mourinho wanted a player who was experienced, competitive and played with intensity. Pedri's comments show that Cucurella is a highly respected player in Spanish football. He may not be a galactico style signing, but he has built a career through consistency, work ethic and personality. For Mourinho's teams, more than technical quality is important. They need players who can compete, defend aggressively, play under pressure and be prepared to take on tough tactical demands. Cucurella is one such player. He is dynamic, committed and experienced playing in a variety of football environments. These qualities will help him quickly adapt to the Santiago Bernabeu and become a fan favourite. To call Pedri a “top player” is not an understatement. A player who is an important part of Barcelona's midfield, if he says that Cucurella deserves to stay at a big club, it is very important. Of course, once the season starts, these feelings won't matter anymore. Cucurella will be rated according to Real Madrid's standards, and will be keen to play against Pedri Cucurella in El Clasico. Cucurella has been welcomed with a status at Real Madrid, but he has no guaranteed position. He has to achieve that, and that should be the point at Madrid. Both Cucurella and Pedri are key players for their national teams for the 2026 World Cup. Both will be hoping to perform well against Uruguay in a national team test match tomorrow.