Valverde breaks silence after reported Real Madrid training-ground altercation

Federico Valverde has apologised publicly after reports linked him to a tense training-ground altercation with fellow Real Madrid midfielder Aurélien Tchouaméni.

The midfielder released a lengthy statement, reported by Fabrizio Romano, after widespread claims that tensions boiled over inside the Real Madrid camp during training sessions this week.

“I’m sorry. I’m truly sorry because this situation hurts me, this moment we’re going through is painful,” Valverde said while attempting to calm speculation surrounding the reported incident.

He admitted there had been a disagreement with a teammate but rejected claims that the confrontation became physical.

“Yesterday I had an incident with a teammate during a training session. The fatigue from competition and the frustration made everything seem blown out of proportion,” he wrote.

Spanish media reports claimed the initial argument happened during Wednesday’s training before another confrontation reportedly followed the next day, forcing teammates and staff members to intervene.

Some reports also alleged Valverde later visited a hospital after suffering a cut to his forehead. However, the midfielder insisted the injury happened accidentally and was not caused by Tchouaméni.

“During the argument, I accidentally hit a table, causing a small cut on my forehead that required a routine visit to the hospital. At no point did my teammate hit me, I didn’t hit him either,” Valverde stated.

The midfielder pointed to frustration over the club’s disappointing season as a major factor behind the emotional situation inside the squad.

“Clearly, someone here is spreading rumors, and with a season without titles, where Real Madrid is always under scrutiny, everything gets blown out of proportion,” he said.

“I feel that my anger about the situation, frustration at seeing some of us struggling to get through end of season, giving it our all, pushed me to the point of arguing with a teammate.”

The incident comes amid a challenging campaign for Real Madrid following their elimination from the UEFA Champions League and struggles in the La Liga title race.

Valverde also admitted the season’s outcome had affected him deeply.

“We’ve wasted another year, and I wasn’t in a position to be posting on social media when the only face I had to show was on the field,” he said.

“I’m the one who’s most saddened and pained to be going through this situation that prevents me from playing the next match due to medical decisions.”

While Real Madrid have not officially disclosed complete details of the reported altercation, reports indicate the club has started internal disciplinary proceedings.

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