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Real Madrid president Florentino Perez is reportedly set to take a firm stance and severely punish midfielders Federico Valverde and Aurelien Tchouameni following their heated altercation, which allegedly sent the Uruguayan to the hospital, according to OK Diario.
Potential sanctions range from hefty fines and multi-match suspensions to placing both players on the transfer list. While Valverde, a team captain, and Tchouameni are crucial figures for the Madrid giants, Perez is prepared to offload them if necessary to restore harmony within the squad. Spanish reports even allude to another serious disagreement between teammates at Real, specifically between defenders Antonio Rüdiger and Álvaro Carreras. This incident, which occurred in February, was later dismissed by Carreras on Instagram as being in the past.
Returning to the case of the two midfielders, Perez has a history of showing star players the door when needed. He famously didn't hesitate to sell Cristiano Ronaldo to Juventus for over €100 million, and another notable example is his controversial decision to let Sergio Ramos depart as a free agent. Should Valverde and Tchouameni be sold, the former is estimated to command over €100 million, while the latter would fetch around €80 million. Valverde's contract runs until 2029, with Tchouameni's expiring a year earlier.
The choice of a new coach could also influence the decision regarding this situation. Jose Mourinho, considered a frontrunner for the managerial position, is known for prioritizing the club over individual players. Therefore, he would likely have no objection to Valverde and Tchouameni being sold as a disciplinary measure, as reported by Sport.
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