Florentino Pérez, Real Madrid president is reportedly considering the shock sale of both Aurélien Tchouaméni and Federico Valverde.
According to Sport, this drastic measure comes in response to “disastrous” events that have rocked the club’s locker room over the past 48 hours.
Hospitalization and Escalating Tensions
The crisis reached a breaking point when Federico Valverde was rushed to the hospital following a physical altercation with Tchouaméni. The Uruguayan international reportedly accused the Frenchman of leaking details of a prior disagreement to the media and refused all attempts at reconciliation.
During the struggle, Valverde fell and struck his face against a table. Medical reports have since confirmed a minor concussion, ruling him out of this Sunday’s highly anticipated El Clásico against Barcelona. While Valverde released a statement intended to downplay the incident, insiders suggest it only fueled the fire, especially as new leaks surfaced regarding Jude Bellingham’s alleged role in the ongoing friction involving Kylian Mbappé.
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Real Madrid’s Disciplinary Stance
The club has launched an internal investigation before deciding on final disciplinary actions. President Pérez is reportedly determined to restore order to a locker room that has seen non-stop conflict over the last month.
Key disciplinary measures being considered include:
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Record-Breaking Fines: Significant financial penalties for both players.
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Suspensions: Multi-match bans from team activities.
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The Transfer List: Serious consideration of putting both stars up for sale in the upcoming summer window due to the “extreme gravity” of the physical altercation.
Discipline Over Talent: The Pérez Philosophy
Despite the undisputed technical value Valverde and Tchouaméni bring to the pitch, Pérez is known for prioritizing club discipline above all else. Historical precedents suggest he will not hesitate to act:
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The Ronaldo Precedent: Sport notes that neither player’s status exceeds that of Cristiano Ronaldo, whom Pérez sold to Juventus in 2018 immediately following a disagreement.
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Restoring Balance: The president views the sale of these stars as a necessary step to re-establish the “sanctity” of the Santiago Bernabéu locker room, regardless of the sporting consequences.
