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- Aurelien Tchouameni and Federico Valverde were involved in a training ground fight that left Valverde with a head injury.
- Real Madrid fined both players but have now ruled out selling them this summer.
- Arsenal had shown strong interest in signing the pair ahead of the transfer window.
- Both players have resolved their differences and are committed to staying at the club.
- Several other Real Madrid stars could still leave when the window opens in July.
Real Madrid have ended speculation surrounding the futures of Aurelien Tchouameni and Federico Valverde. The Spanish giants have confirmed that neither midfielder will be sold during the upcoming transfer window.
The decision comes after a difficult week for the club. The two players clashed during a training session on Thursday. Valverde sustained a head injury in the incident and required hospital treatment.
Club officials launched an internal investigation and fined both men for their behaviour. Sources suggest that senior figures were initially so angry that they considered putting both players up for sale. This news attracted attention from major clubs across Europe.
Arsenal, who are preparing for the Champions League final, were particularly keen to sign the duo. The North London club had hoped to take advantage of the situation and bring both stars to the Premier League.
However, Real Madrid have now made their position clear. The matter is considered closed after the players resolved their conflict. Both Tchouameni and Valverde have expressed their desire to remain at the Santiago Bernabeu.
The pair have been standout performers during a disappointing season for the club. Real Madrid are likely to finish second in La Liga, with Barcelona set to claim the title.
While these two midfielders will stay, other departures are expected. Dani Carvajal, Raul Asencio, Eduardo Camavinga and Gonzalo Garcia have all been linked with moves away when the window opens.