'He sent me a photo!' - Marc Cucurella reveals Jose Mourinho's cheeky tattoo request after Spain boss Luis De la Fuente gets permanent tribute

Marc Cucurella has become famous for his extravagant trophy celebrations and bold promises, but his latest revelation involves a legendary manager. The Real Madrid defender has shared details of a hilarious exchange with Jose Mourinho regarding his growing collection of body art.

Real Madrid full-back Cucurella has revealed that his current club manager, Jose Mourinho, is keen to be the next person immortalised on the defender's skin. The former Chelsea man has already made headlines for his commitment to celebratory gestures, having recently honored Spain head coach Luis de la Fuente following La Roja's historic World Cup triumph. Before the tournament in North America, the left-back had pledged to get a tattoo of De la Fuente’s face if Spain managed to secure the title, a feat they achieved by defeating Argentina in a thrilling final.

Spain's victory, secured by an extra-time winner from Ferran Torres, marked their second world title and triggered a summer of celebrations for Cucurella. True to his word, the 28-year-old returned to the national team camp in September sporting the image of his international manager on his body.

Addressing the permanent tribute, the defender expressed no regret over the decision during a recent appearance on Spanish radio station Cadena Cope. He explained that he had already discussed the idea at home before the media ever brought it up, making it a settled family matter long before the ink was applied.

"I don't regret it, honestly," he said in an interview with The Spanish radio. "I knew you were going to ask me about it and I'd already thought about it, I'd mentioned it at home. And when you asked me, well, that's what I said." However, the Spaniard hinted that his collection of coaching tributes might not stop with De la Fuente, especially with Mourinho now pushing for his own spot. The Portuguese tactician, never one to shy away from the spotlight or a bit of humor, has apparently been lobbying for a similar gesture from his star defender since they reunited in the Spanish capital.

According to the former Chelsea man, Mourinho has already visualised exactly how such a tribute should look. "Some people tell me to get Mourinho's face tattooed and... Mourinho told me to," Cucurella added during the discussion. "I remember Mourinho sending me a photo with my chest and his face tattooed on it."

This is not the first time the versatile defender has altered his appearance to celebrate a major victory on the pitch. Following Spain’s success at Euro 2024, he famously fulfilled a promise to dye his iconic curly hair bright red, showing he is a man who takes his wagers seriously. Since joining Los Blancos in the summer transfer window, he has quickly established himself as a vital cog in Mourinho’s system.

While Mourinho’s second tenure at Real Madrid began with a difficult start, including an unexpected loss to Real Betis, the team has since found its rhythm under his guidance. The manager was recently named La Liga’s Manager of the Month for October after leading the club to a perfect record, which included a statement victory over rivals Barcelona in El Clasico.