Federico Valverde has said that he would by no means play for Barcelona.
The 23-year-old joined Los Blancos from Penarol in 2016 and has made 134 appearances for the Spanish membership’s first squad in all competitions, together with 32 appearances in 2021-22.
Valverde has said forward of Sunday’s El Clasico on the Bernabeu that he would by no means ponder taking part in for Barca, “out of respect” for his current membership.
“Actual Madrid are particular, they modified my life,” Valverde informed El Larguero.
“I got here from Penarol, however since I arrived right here I knew that I used to be carrying the shirt of one of the best crew on the planet. It is monumental strain and accountability, however I take pleasure in it.
“Out of respect for Actual Madrid, and for the values they gave me at house, I would not play for Barcelona. Out of respect for the badge that feeds me, offers me life, and the adore it offers me, and the values they gave me at house.”
Valverde missed Actual Madrid’s 4-1 La Liga victory over Actual Sociedad earlier this month as a result of illness, however returned to play your complete 90 minutes towards PSG within the Champions League and 61 minutes towards Mallorca on Monday evening.