Mourinho backs Valverde amid challenging season for Real Madrid midfielder
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 28, 2026, 7:05 AM
Last updated Jun 28, 2026
Jose Mourinho expressed confidence in Federico Valverde's abilities despite the midfielder's difficult season. Valverde faced criticism after Uruguay's early World Cup exit and struggled with form at Real Madrid, leading to speculation about his future. Despite these challenges, Mourinho plans to integrate Valverde as a key player, emphasizing the importance of helping him regain his top performance level. The two have discussed putting recent issues behind to focus on building the team's future.
- •Valverde endured a tough year with Real Madrid and Uruguay.
- •Mourinho sees Valverde as a future leader despite consistent scrutiny.
- •Speculation about Valverde's future includes potential summer transfers.
- •Mourinho and Valverde have already communicated about recent controversies.
- 7:05 AMYahoo Sports — Mourinho has no doubts about Real Madrid midfield star despite difficult season
"According to Mundo Deportivo, Jose Mourinho has no doubts about Federico Valverde’s importance to Real Madrid despite the midfielder enduring one of the toughest seasons of his career. While critici...
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