Jose Mourinho challenges Marc Cucurella to add his face tattoo

Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho has cheekily suggested Marc Cucurella should tattoo his face on his body, following the defender’s decision to honour Spain manager Luis de la Fuente with permanent artwork.

Cucurella promised before this year’s World Cup that he would pay tribute to De la Fuente if Spain won the tournament. After returning home in July with a victory medal, he reported for the national team’s next camp displaying a new tattoo of the manager.

The Chelsea defender said he had no regrets about the decision when asked about it by Spanish radio station Cadena Cope.

“I don’t regret it, honestly,” Cucurella said.

“I knew you were going to ask me about it. Some people have even suggested I get Mourinho’s face tattooed on me.”

Cucurella also revealed that Mourinho, after becoming his manager at Real Madrid in July, had made the idea himself.

“I do remember Mourinho sent me a photo with my chest and his face tattooed on it,” he said.

The Spain international had already completed another promise after their victory at the 2024 European Championship, dyeing his hair red in celebration.

Spain face Czechia in the Nations League on Thursday.