Real Madrid have confirmed that midfield stars Federico Valverde and Aurelien Tchouameni have each been fined a staggering €500,000. This marks the largest fine ever imposed in the club’s illustrious history.
This follows an altercation between the two midfielders in training.
The fight led to Valverde being taken to hospital after suffering “a traumatic brain injury”.
Tchouameni was back in training on Friday, but Valverde is expected to miss this weekend’s LaLiga clash against Barcelona.
The club’s statement read: “Real Madrid C.F. announces that, following the events that led to the opening of disciplinary proceedings yesterday against our players Federico Valverde and Aurélien Tchouaméni, both appeared today before the investigating officer.
“During their appearance, the players expressed their sincere regret for what happened and apologized to each other.
“They also conveyed their apologies to the club, their teammates, the coaching staff, and the fans, and both offered their full cooperation to Real Madrid, ready to accept whatever sanction the club deems appropriate.
“In light of these circumstances, Real Madrid has decided to impose a fine of five hundred thousand euros on each player, thus concluding the corresponding internal procedures”.
