Messi’s Teammate? Mbappe Reportedly Demands Valverde’s Exit from Real Madrid

A new internal crisis has erupted at Real Madrid, following a reported physical altercation between Federico Valverde and Aurelien Tchouameni and a 0-2 defeat to Barcelona that handed the La Liga title to the Catalan club on Sunday. The tension, which had already resulted in a €500,000 fine for the two players, has now escalated into a demand for Valverde’s departure.

Spanish journalist Ramon Alvarez has revealed that an influential player in the dressing room has called for the Uruguayan midfielder to be removed from the squad. According to Alvarez, several key figures have pushed for Valverde’s exit this summer, though the matter remains extremely sensitive within the club’s corridors. “The Real Madrid management is fully aware of what the 27-year-old has given the club since his arrival, and they will not be able to meet the players’ request at this time,” Alvarez stated.

Mbappe Identified as the Instigator

The fan account “REAL MADRID FANS,” described as one of the largest supporter accounts in Madrid, quickly identified the player in question as Kylian Mbappe. The account claimed that the French captain, who shares a close friendship with Tchouameni, is the one who demanded Valverde’s departure this summer.

However, the report also indicates that key players such as Vinicius Junior, Jude Bellingham, and Thibaut Courtois are opposed to allowing Valverde to leave the club.