Surprise, Fede Valverde already has a price, Florentino Pérez tells Manchester United

Fede Valverde remains one of Real Madrid's top leaders and keeps decisive leadership both on and off the field. His status as captain reflects the club's enormous trust and the absolute respect of his teammates and all the fans. He is also highly valued by Florentino Pérez, who considers him an essential footballer for the Madridist sports project.

This season, however, his role doesn't seem completely defined within Xabi Alonso's ideas or in the team's current system. Fede Valverde moves with less tactical clarity and loses part of his usual influence in important phases of the game. Even so, he keeps the ability to deliver decisive actions that show his enormous talent and his constant competitive impact.

Europe watches Fede Valverde and Manchester United lead the interest

The sports situation of Fede Valverde has sparked the immediate interest of major European clubs seeking strategic opportunities. Manchester United needs to strengthen its midfield and believes the Uruguayan fits perfectly into its sports rebuild. In England, they claim that the Red Devils would be willing to invest between €80 and €100 million ($86 million and $108 million) for a player with his competitive profile.

That figure represents a major offer in the market, but it isn't enough to convince Real Madrid to negotiate. The board understands that Fede Valverde keeps a structural value within the team that goes beyond this season's specific performance. For this reason, the club has replied to Manchester United's interest with a firm and unequivocal stance.

Florentino Pérez's response sets an impossible price to reach

Florentino Pérez considers Fede Valverde an absolutely indispensable piece within the sports project designed for the coming years. His importance goes beyond immediate performance and is part of Real Madrid's competitive identity. For that reason, any conversation with interested clubs must start from a clear and unmovable premise.

The president demands full payment of Fede Valverde's release clause, set at €1 billion ($1.08 billion), with no option for a discount. With this decision, he makes it clear that the Uruguayan is completely untouchable in the club's current sports project. The message for Manchester United is clear: Fede isn't for sale under any reasonable circumstance.