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Real Madrid's Florentino Perez questions Valverde's captaincy after incidents

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 29, 2026, 1:40 PM

Last updated Jun 29, 2026

Real Madrid's Florentino Perez questions Valverde's captaincy after incidents

Summary

Real Madrid begins a new era this summer with Jose Mourinho returning as head coach and Federico Valverde appointed as captain, succeeding Dani Carvajal. Valverde's recent involvement in a training incident with Aurelien Tchouameni has raised concerns about his leadership credentials. Florentino Perez is reportedly uncertain about Valverde's suitability as captain and is considering potential changes to the club's captaincy system. Following a difficult season and a disappointing World Cup, Valverde faces pressure to prove himself ahead of the upcoming season.

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By the Numbers

•Jose Mourinho returns as Real Madrid head coach this summer.
•Federico Valverde replaces Dani Carvajal as team captain.
•Valverde and Tchouameni were fined for a training altercation.
•Florentino Perez has expressed doubts about Valverde’s captaincy.
•Valverde needs a strong start to the season to alleviate pressure.

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Real Madrid are starting a new era this summer, with Jose Mourinho having returned to the club as head coach. They are also under new captaincy, with Federico Valverde having replaced Dani Carvajal fo...
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