The altercation between Federico Valverde and Aurélien Tchouaméni has created a rift within the Real Madrid locker room. According to Spanish media reports, some key players on the team have reportedly requested that the Uruguayan be transferred out of the club following the conflict, which resulted in Valverde being hospitalized for a head injury. For example, Ramón Álvarez de Mon, a journalist for Marca, reported on his X account that "there are players with significant influence in the Real Madrid locker room who are asking the club to let Valverde leave this summer (European season). This is a very delicate issue to manage given Valverde's history with the club." On the other hand, Ok Diario reported that "the possibility of him being sold this summer is on the table, but the club will not give him away. They cannot afford to. If an offer comes in, it will be analyzed, and if it is deemed significant enough, it will be shared with the player to make the best decision. However, the future coach of Real Madrid will also have the final say." Regarding the immediate future, they added that "he will not play in the upcoming matches against Oviedo on Thursday, nor against Sevilla on Sunday, and obviously not against Athletic Bilbao in the final match. The next time he will wear a jersey will be with the Uruguayan national team." El Periódico Mediterráneo also indicated that Valverde had previously caused friction within the club when he questioned Xabi Alonso's work as the team's coach. "The Uruguayan complained in a press conference about having to play as a right-back in Kazakhstan, something he had criticized before the match against Kairat. There, a surprised Xabi punished him with a place on the bench the following day. And when he was told to warm up, the Uruguayan refused, showing disrespect to the coach, the locker room, and the club. On that day, his registration was taken in the club's offices," they reported. Europe is waiting. If Real Madrid ultimately decides to let Federico Valverde go, it will be with the expectation of a financially appropriate deal, and several clubs are interested in him. According to Teamtalk, Arsenal is the team that is most closely following the situation and is very interested in signing Valverde for the Premier League. Chelsea, Manchester City, and PSG are also mentioned as potential suitors in Europe. Furthermore, it is said that Valverde's playing style would be a good fit for what Vincent Kompany demands in Bayern Munich's system. However, they emphasize that the decision to sell or not sell Valverde will also depend on the coach's opinion. Álvaro Arbeloa is under scrutiny, and all signs point to José Mourinho returning to try to control the team's situation. While there is no concrete agreement, there have been discussions. However, Benfica does not intend to let him go unless Real Madrid pays his release clause, which is estimated at 3 million euros. NEWSLETTER El Deportivo Monday, 8:45 AM A special selection with coverage and analysis of the most important sporting events of the weekend, by the sports team of La Tercera. By subscribing, you are accepting the Terms and Conditions and the Privacy Policies of La Tercera.