Real Madrid have moved to reassure supporters that the recent altercation between Aurelien Tchouameni and Federico Valverde will not impact either player’s long-term future at the club, despite reported interest from Arsenal and other European giants, according to TEAMtalk.
The incident occurred during a training session on Wednesday and continued into Thursday, resulting in Valverde receiving hospital treatment for a head injury sustained during the clash. This immediately led to speculation regarding potential departures for both midfielders.
However, sources close to the club have revealed that Tchouameni and Valverde have since held talks and resolved their differences without the need for intervention from club officials. Both players have been issued with fines of €500,000 (£432,475, $589,675) but will not face any further sporting sanctions.
Madrid insiders maintain that the club’s long-term plans for both players remain unchanged, and there is currently no intention to sell either midfielder this summer. Despite ongoing interest from elite clubs across Europe, Los Blancos are committed to retaining their services.
Tchouameni has been a long-term target for several Premier League clubs, including Arsenal, Liverpool and Manchester United, with his ability to control play from a defensive midfield position highly valued. Valverde is also attracting significant attention from England, with Arsenal, Chelsea and Manchester City all monitoring his situation. Interest also extends beyond the Premier League, with Paris Saint-Germain and Bayern Munich also previously linked with moves for both players.
Despite the reported interest, neither Tchouameni nor Valverde are currently seeking an exit from Madrid, and both players are said to see their futures at the Bernabeu. The club is confident that the situation has been fully resolved internally and will not negatively affect squad harmony.
Recent reports indicate that Benfica manager Jose Mourinho has discussed Tchouameni, Valverde, and Kylian Mbappe with Real Madrid president Florentino Perez, though the details of those conversations remain exclusive to TEAMtalk.
