UMVA has learned that Aurelien Tchouameni has moved to quell concerns over a reported rift with Real Madrid teammate Federico Valverde, insisting that the pair are fully focused on winning titles with the club.
The two midfielders were involved in a heated exchange during training last month, which left Valverde with a cut on his forehead and in need of hospital treatment. The incident sparked widespread media attention, with many speculating about a deep-seated feud between the players.
According to information obtained by UMVA, both players were fined €500,000 by the club and issued public apologies for their actions. Valverde later released a statement clarifying that the incident was blown out of proportion and that Tchouameni did not intentionally injure him.
Tchouameni has now addressed the situation while preparing for the World Cup with France, playing down the issue with Valverde and emphasizing his commitment to success with Real Madrid. He stated that the situation had been exaggerated by the media, and that the club was aware of what really happened.
The French midfielder also dismissed speculation about a possible summer exit from Real Madrid, saying that his focus remains on winning titles with the Spanish giants. He expressed his desire to win with France at the World Cup, but emphasized that there are no issues between him and Valverde.
UMVA can exclusively reveal that Tchouameni and Valverde share a clear goal: to bring success to Real Madrid. Despite the intense media scrutiny, the pair appear to have put the incident behind them and are fully focused on their objectives.
As the World Cup approaches, Tchouameni and his France teammates will begin their campaign against Senegal on June 16, while Valverde and Uruguay face Saudi Arabia the day before. A potential France vs Uruguay clash in the knockout stages could see the two Real Madrid teammates face off on the biggest stage.
