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Passionate about football since a young age, becoming a sports journalist quickly became obvious to Hugo. He would later discover a love for the NBA, before exploring other horizons such as Formula 1 and the NFL.
In the summer of 2023, Real Madrid decided to secure the services of Arda Güler, recruited for €20 million from Fenerbahçe. Little used by Carlo Ancelotti since his arrival, the Turkish international also saw the arrival of Kylian Mbappé this summer, with whom the Madrid staff fear to associate him, for fear that it would cause too much imbalance.
Then only 18 years old, Arda Guler left his training club, Fenerbahceduring the summer of 2023 to take over the management of Real Madrid. The White House spent €20 million to secure the services of the attacking midfielder, who is committed until June 2029. Last season, he only participated in 10 games Ligaa total that he has almost reached already this year, with time still limited.
“If an offensive player has to leave this summer, it won’t be him”
« There is no problem between Carlo Ancelotti and me. I have more playing time this year. Of course, I want to play every match… but that's normal. Everything is fine. There is no problem “, declared Arda Güler during the last international break. As indicated by The Athleticthe Turkish international (16 caps) never thought of leaving the Real Madridwho for his part always has confidence in himself. “ If an offensive player has to leave this summer, it won't be him », responded Madrid leaders to clubs interested in his profile last summer.
Real Madrid fear associating him with Mbappé and Vinicius Jr
Carlo Ancelotti is convinced thatArda Guler will be more important this season than the previous one for the Real Madridbut its use still poses a problem. Indeed, this summer arrived a certain Kylian Mbappé. According to a source within the Madrid staff, the Turk's lack of playing time is explained by the fear of associating him with the French and Vinicius Jrfor fear that this would create too much imbalance in the team. Especially since in other positions, players like Jude Bellingham, Federico Valverde or else Edward Camavinga et Aurélien Tchouameni leave with a head start on him. The wound of Rodrygoaffected in the right biceps femoris, could on the other hand allow him to gain some playing time in the coming weeks.
