The Uruguayan midfielder of Real Madrid, Fede Valverde, declared this Thursday that he is “saddened” by the departure of French coach Zinedine Zidane from the white bench, confirmed by a statement from the entity.
«It makes me very sad that Zidane is leaving. I am going to thank him all my life for all that he helped me and what I learned with him, “he told Sport 890 local radio on Thursday upon his arrival at the Carrasco International Airport, located on the outskirts of Montevideo.
Valverde traveled with Nahitán Nández (Cagliari, ITA), Sebastián Coates (Sporting de Lisboa, POR), Maxi Gómez (Valencia, ESP) and José María Giménez (Atlético de Madrid, ESP) in the second expedition of internationals arriving in Uruguay for the double date of the South American qualifiers for the Qatar 2022 World Cup and the Copa América, if its celebration is confirmed on the scheduled dates.
In addition, from this Wednesday Fernando Muslera (Galatasaray, TUR), Diego Godín (Cagliari, ITA), Martín Cáceres (Fiorentina, ITA), Ronald Araújo (Barcelona, ESP), Lucas Torreira (Atlético de Madrid, ESP) work at the Celeste Complex ) and Rodrigo Bentancur (Juventus, ITA).
Valverde has started 21 of the 33 games he has played this season with Real Madrid, in which he scored 3 goals. In a year marked by injuries and his contagion of covid-19, his prominence decreased compared to last season, although he continues to be a key piece in the immediate future of the Madrid team.
Regarding the selection of his country, ‘Pajarito’ Valverde commented that “it is the most beautiful thing there is” and pointed out that “when you grow up you take on more responsibilities.”
«We face all the games as if it were the last and most of all being Uruguayans. Our illusion is to always win, “he said.
Real Madrid made official this Thursday the second resignation of Zinedine Zidane from the bench, who after a season without titles has decided to end his stage as a Madrid coach, a decision that the club respects and shows him “gratitude for his professionalism.” EFE. (JL).