According to Spanish media outlet AS via the Hard Tackle, Real Madrid star Federico Valverde has rejected an approach from Chelsea, as he does not want to leave Real Madrid this summer.

Chelsea recently approached the versatile midfielder over a possible move in the summer transfer window but the 24-year-old Uruguayan international does not want to leave Real Madrid anytime soon.

Valverde, who can play as a right winger and also in central midfield, amassed 12 goals and seven assists in 56 appearances across all competitions for Real Madrid last season.

Real Madrid are also not interested in selling Valverde despite signing Jude Bellingham from German club Borussia Dortmund this summer. Valverde is also not interested in leaving Real Madrid as he harbours a dream of being the Real Madrid captain in a few years.