One day after Fede Valverde reacted, Aurélien Tchouaméni did so via a statement on social media. He did so once the half a million euro fine was known for each of the two Real Madrid players.
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“What happened this week in training is unacceptable. I say this thinking about the example we are expected to give to young people, both in football and at school. It doesn’t matter who is right or not, we must always seek the calmest solution to resolve a conflict,” the midfielder began.
The Frenchman took the opportunity to apologize. “Above all, I want to apologize for the image we project of the club. I know that the fans, the coaching staff, my teammates, the management, and everyone are deeply disappointed by how this season has unfolded. But frustration cannot justify everything. These incidents, although they can happen in any locker room, are not up to the standards of Real Madrid,” added the player.
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Now is not the time to find out who did what, who said what, or who was right or not”
Tchouaméni also said that some fantasies have been written about the episode. “The Internet loves to invent the craziest stories to generate noise, so don’t believe everything that is being said or the false narratives.” However, the Frenchman said that now is the time to close ranks. “Anyway, now is not the time to find out who did what, who said what, or who was right or not. I acknowledge the club’s sanction and accept it. We are still a family, sometimes with disagreements, but we must always put our goals above everything. I have already apologized to the group and also want to extend my apologies to all Madrid fans.”
The Frenchman is already thinking about Sunday’s match. “Now is the time to move forward and focus all our attention on the clásico and what remains of the season, to bring the club back to the top, where it belongs.”
