A decade ago, a 16-year-old Federico Valverde hoped to be picked up by Arsene Wenger's Arsenal. The Uruguayan was invited to a trial by the Gunners, but ultimately wasn't recruited. Now ...

Valverde, who has become a mainstay of the side over the past six seasons, has played 220 games for the club. Uruguay midfielder Federico Valverde has signed a two-year contract extension at Real ...