Mourinho mediating between Valverde and Tchouameni

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15/09/26 21:30:00

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José Mourinho has intervened in the conflict between Fede Valverde and Aurélien Tchouaméni before the start of LaLiga and has set the conditions for their coexistence as Real Madrid players. The coach does not demand a personal relationship from them, but professionalism and that any differences are subordinated to the club's interests.

The coach has used his first months in the dressing room to directly understand what happened during the past season. One of the issues he wanted to clarify was precisely the confrontation between Valverde and Tchouaméni, which led to internal disciplinary measures.

José Mourinho sets the rules for Valverde and Aurélien Tchouaméni

José Mourinho's stance involves closing the episode without forcing the two midfielders to maintain a friendship outside the field. His demand focuses on professional behavior and getting the best performance from both when they compete wearing the white shirt.

The coach has already spoken with Aurélien Tchouaméni and Valverde to convey that message. The priority is that the incident from the 2025/26 season does not affect the team's sporting operation during the new season.

Mourinho had already explained upon his arrival that he wanted to personally get to know the players before making decisions about inherited situations. His intention was to listen to the parties and have internal information rather than forming an opinion solely based on the versions published in the previous months.

The conflict occurred towards the end of the last campaign and ended up having consequences for both players. Now, with a new coach and a new season about to begin, the episode is considered closed as long as it does not affect the collective performance.

Real Madrid demands more responsibility from Fede Valverde

José Mourinho has also conveyed a specific message to Fede Valverde regarding his new position within the dressing room. The Uruguayan is now the first captain of Real Madrid, a role that increases his responsibility both during matches and in the team's daily life.

Valverde has shared the locker room during his time in Madrid with players who previously held that leadership, including Sergio Ramos, Karim Benzema, Toni Kroos, Marcelo, Dani Carvajal, Luka Modric, and Casemiro. Mourinho hopes that this experience will now continue in his role as captain.

The midfielder himself has publicly considered the disagreement with Aurélien Tchouaméni resolved. Valverde acknowledged that the incident served him to learn and mature, in addition to highlighting the support received both from the club and the fans.

Mourinho achieves the impossible

The matter is resolved just before the final preseason test. Real Madrid will visit Schalke 04 this Sunday before officially starting the LaLiga season, a match that will allow Mourinho to continue defining roles within the midfield.

However, Tchouaméni is dealing with a muscle overload that has affected his preparation in recent days. The Frenchman's physical management will be another element that the coaching staff will have to control before the first official matches.

The next step for José Mourinho will be to implement these internal rules in competition. With Valverde as the first captain and Aurélien Tchouaméni integrated into his sporting plans, the coach considers the past conflict resolved as long as both maintain the required professionalism when Real Madrid starts competing for points.

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