Vinícius Won't Have to Defend Anymore. Real Madrid's New Star Offers to Be His Personal Water Carrier

The 27-year-old left-back recently joined Real Madrid from FC Chelsea for approximately 55 million euros. During the World Cup, he revealed his vision for collaborating with Vinícius on the left flank. The Brazilian is one of the Madrid club's biggest stars and has been a key figure in their Champions League successes in recent years.

“I think we’ll understand each other. I don’t care at all if he doesn’t track back. I’ll do everything he doesn’t want to do. As long as he’s decisive and fresh enough to score goals, I’ll do all the dirty work,” Cucurella told Marca.

The Spaniard also emphasized that Vinícius has repeatedly proven his exceptional talent. “He has shown that he is a crucial and extremely influential player in Real Madrid’s Champions League campaigns,” the defender added.

Cucurella is also aware of the pressure that comes with playing for the world's most successful football club. Real Madrid endured a trophy-less season, losing the La Liga title race to Barcelona, exiting the Champions League in the quarter-finals, and failing to win the Spanish Cup.

“It’s a huge challenge. All the players at Real Madrid are top quality. Making your mark at Real Madrid isn’t easy. You have to give 100 percent in every match. Every team wants to beat you,” declared Cucurella, who is expected to be a cornerstone of the new project under José Mourinho.