French midfielder Aurélien Tchouaméni (26) has released a strong statement on social media, apologizing for the events involving Federico Valverde earlier this week. Shortly after Real Madrid announced disciplinary action against both players involved, Tchouaméni publicly asked for forgiveness from the fans and the club.
“What happened this week in training is unacceptable. I say this thinking about the example we are expected to set for young people, whether in football or at school. Regardless of who is right or wrong, we should always seek the calmest solution to resolve a conflict.
Above all, I regret the image we have given of the club. I know that the fans, coaching staff, my teammates, the board… everyone is deeply disappointed with how this season has gone. But frustration cannot be an excuse for everything. These incidents, although they may happen in any dressing room, are not worthy of Real Madrid. Especially because Real Madrid is the most talked-about club in the world.
The internet loves to invent the most outlandish stories to generate hype, so do not believe everything you hear or false narratives.
Anyway, it is no longer time to figure out who did what, who said what, or who was right. I accept the club’s sanction. We are still a family, with disagreements at times, but we must always put our objectives above everything else. I have apologized to the group and I also want to extend my apologies to all Madridistas.
Now is the time to look forward, and all our attention is on El Clásico and the season ahead, to bring the club back to the top, where it belongs,” the statement added.