Chelsea captain Reece James has expressed his heartbreak following the departure of Marc Cucurella to Real Madrid. The left-back has left Stamford Bridge after four seasons to join Jose Mourinho’s squad in the Spanish capital.
In an interview with talkSPORT from England’s World Cup base in Kansas City, James shared his feelings. He revealed that he spoke with Cucurella a few days ago and described him as a phenomenal player and among the finest left-backs globally.
James acknowledged that player movements are part of football, though he admitted being devastated to see his teammate go. He extended his best wishes to Cucurella for his future endeavors.