For the first time, Valverde has broken his silence on the dispute with Chuamini

Real Madrid midfielder Federico Valverde has arrived in Uruguay to join the training of his country’s national team in preparation for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, a tournament he is taking part in with great enthusiasm and the clear aim of “lifting the trophy”.

“I’m always excited to lift the trophy. It’s what you want more than anything else, what you always dreamed of when you were a child; play for the national team and lift the World Cup.”

I agree Real Madrid playerTaking on the role of one of Uruguay’s leaders under Marcelo Bielsa, he said he feels “like a model” in the dressing room.

He emphasized maintaining team unity and stressed that he and his teammates will strive to achieve the same historic performance that the team showed at the 2010 World Cup in South Africa when they reached the semi-finals.

He noted: “We grew up with this image and we hope to be able to live up to it and make Uruguay proud of us,” emphasizing the “positive pressure” that comes with wearing the national team jersey.

When Valverde was asked about his feud with Real Madrid teammate Aurelien Chuamini, the Uruguayan midfielder seemed calm and grateful to the Real Madrid crowd.

Valverde said: “I feel great. I have received the support and love of all the fans of Real Madrid and the club. Sometimes you have to overcome these little obstacles in football and in life to learn how to grow and mature.

He added: “This experience will help me be a better leader in the coming years.”

Valverde got into an altercation with Choameni before the last El Clasico match against Barcelona, ​​as a result of which the Uruguayan suffered head injuries and was taken to hospital.

Real Madrid announced at the time that they would fine Chuamin and Valverde €500,000 each, and some media reports appeared to suggest that the Royal administration was considering stripping the Uruguayan captain.