Real Madrid vice-captain Federico Valverde is not up for sale. And if any bidder is hell-bent on getting the versatile Uruguayan, he is going to cost them €1 billion, reports in Spain confirmed. The reports come not long after Manchester United were preparing transfer offers for Valverde.
Last week, news reports had indicated that United are open to giving Real Madrid midfielder Kobbie Mainoo and €50 million in exchange for Valverde. Fresh reports claim that neither Real Madrid nor the player himself were interested in taking the conversation any further. 27-year-old Valverde received a standing ovation at the Santiago Bernabéu after coming up with a commendable performance as the right-back during Sunday's La Liga clash against Villarreal. Federico was forced to start in the full-back position in the absence of Dani Carvajal and Trent Alexander-Arnold. It was however not a fresh challenge for the star who has, over the years, operated in the midfield, wing, and defensive roles for the Los Blancos.
Valverde coming up with a solid performance, however, helped him further remind Real Madrid of his importance.