Real Madrid President Speaks Out: Perez on Training Spat and Potential Mourinho Return

Real Madrid President Florentino Perez addressed a leaked training ground altercation between players Federico Valverde and Aurelien Tchouameni, resulting in Valverde’s injury. Perez criticized the media leak more than the fight itself and hinted at a potential managerial change amidst rumors of Jose Mourinho’s return.

Real Madrid President Florentino Perez has broken his silence on the reported training ground skirmish between teammates Federico Valverde and Aurelien Tchouameni, vehemently criticizing the leak to the media while acknowledging such incidents aren't unprecedented. His comments came shortly after Barcelona secured another La Liga title by defeating Real Madrid.

During a press briefing, Perez dismissed the physical altercation as commonplace but expressed frustration regarding the media leak, noting the club's previous ability to handle internal disputes discreetly. He remarked, "The row between the players was bad, but what is worse is that it's been made public."

The altercation led to Valverde sustaining a head injury due to an accidental incident. Following an internal inquiry, the club imposed a fine on both players, declaring the case closed. Meanwhile, Perez sidestepped rumors about Jose Mourinho's potential return, emphasizing his commitment to the club's membership over managerial decisions.