21/06/2026
Real Madrid won't sell Valverde; Camavinga and Tchouameni available
50 mins ago / autty
According to AS, Real Madrid still trusts Valverde
The Uruguayan midfielder has endured a season of underperformance and a conflict with Tchouameni, but with the club's backing, he faces a challenging campaign ahead: Mourinho's arrival will intensify competition in Real Madrid's midfield.
Real Madrid aims to turn things around after two consecutive trophyless seasons, and significant changes could be made across the board. The first step is bringing back Mourinho, followed by strengthening key positions through the transfer market: Cucurella, Konate, and Bernardo Silva have already arrived, and Denzel Dumfries is awaiting official confirmation after Inter Milan agreed to a deal worth approximately €20 million.
To finance these signings, Real Madrid is willing to sell midfielders, with Camavinga and Tchouameni being the primary candidates. Valverde is also highly sought after by English clubs, but he is not for sale. Real Madrid has maintained its confidence in him; in fact, despite last season's competitive struggles and personal difficulties, the club continues to support him. For Valverde, last season ended badly following his altercation with Tchouameni, in which he came off worse and was hospitalized.
Real Madrid considers the matter closed. The club views Valverde as a key player for its future and is not considering selling him. He will retain an important role, though he is aware that last season's performances have somewhat eroded the trust of fans and, to an extent, the club itself. Following Xavi Alonso's departure, Valverde was among those mentioned as a possible departure, having voiced disagreements with the coach at times, particularly regarding his deployment at right-back. Bernabéu supporters also expressed their frustration with continuous boos during the match against Levante.
Valverde has long stated his ambition to be a "benchmark figure" for Real Madr