Real Madrid midfielder Federico Valverde is in hot water after reports emerged that he has gotten into trouble with teammate Aurélien Tchouaméni. The problems in Real Madrid’s dressing room point to the Uruguayan as a central scapegoat for the bad atmosphere, which has put him firmly on the sales list.
Now there is a rumor from the British Isles that Manchester United are interested in signing him, reports the Daily Star. The club is following developments at Real Madrid very closely.
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It’s no secret that Manchester United are looking for midfielders. They are said to have set aside 200 million euros for that purpose and previously Tchouaméni has also been mentioned as an alternative. Elliot Anderson, Adam Wharton, Sandro Tonali, Carlos Baleba and several others on the radar.
Valverde has made 48 appearances for Real Madrid this season, scoring nine goals and providing 13 assists.
The chaos in Real Madrid recently
Recently, there has been a storm around Real Madrid. The club has gone through a very turbulent period characterized by both sporting disappointments and internal conflicts. For the second season in a row, the team ended without a single major trophy, which has caused deep frustration both in the dressing room and in the stands.
It all culminated at the end of last week, when it emerged that Federico Valverde and Aurélien Tchouaméni had been in a serious argument after training. On Wednesday, the situation escalated further – the two again ended up at each other’s throats, and Valverde was reportedly knocked unconscious and taken to hospital. Real Madrid have since announced that both players will be disciplinary sanctioned following an internal investigation.
The conflict has created major cracks in the dressing room, and several players are said to have taken sides. In addition, José Mourinho has long been linked with a comeback as manager, and the decision on his future is expected to come when the season is over. All of this has made the atmosphere at the Santiago Bernabéu very tense – and several stars are now considering their future at the club.
The road so far for Federico Valverde
Federico Valverde joined Real Madrid in 2016, at just 18 years old, from Uruguayan club Peñarol. He was first integrated into the B-team, Castilla, before he got his chance at the A-team in 2018. Since then, the Uruguayan has developed into one of the world’s most complete midfielders – known for his incredible work capacity, running power, shooting football, and defensive strength.
Valverde has been a key player under several coaches, including Zinédine Zidane, Carlo Ancelotti and current boss Álvaro Arbeloa. He has helped win both La Liga and the Champions League, and has long been seen as a future captain for the club.
Nevertheless, the 2025/26 season has been tough for the 26-year-old. He has struggled with injuries and unstable performances, and the conflict with Tchouaméni has now put a heavy dent in the confidence of the club management. Florentino Pérez is rumoured to be considering selling him in the summer – which would be a shock to most Madrid fans.
Manchester United are monitoring the situation closely, and if Valverde becomes available, they will probably strike. For Valverde himself, a move to the Premier League could be an opportunity to get a fresh start, away from the turmoil in Madrid.
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