Xabi Alonso praised Arda Güler's development and highlighted his own team's performance in a 1-0 Champions League win over Juventus, emphasizing improvements, key players like Courtois and Bellingham, and the importance of upcoming matches against Barcelona.
Real Madrid secured a 2-1 victory over Mallorca in a match filled with disallowed goals and tense moments, maintaining their perfect start to the season with three wins from three games, highlighted by standout performances from Vinícius Júnior and Arda Güler.
Real Madrid narrowly defeated Borussia Dortmund 3-2 in a tense match at MetLife Stadium, with key performances from Arda Güler, Tchouaméni, and Fran García, and a last-minute save from Courtois securing the win before facing PSG next.
Real Madrid has signed 18-year-old midfielder Arda Guler from Fenerbahce for €20 million, as part of their youth-first transfer policy. Guler, who chose Madrid over Barcelona, joins on a six-year deal and aims to establish himself in Carlo Ancelotti's first team. Madrid's chief scout, Juni Calafat, has been instrumental in bringing in promising young players like Guler, as the club transitions to a younger team. However, there is already an overload in midfield, and Ancelotti's future is uncertain amid rumors of him becoming Brazil's next head coach. Guler's position and role in Ancelotti's squad are yet to be determined, but he could potentially play as a right winger in a 4-2-3-1 formation. Madrid's recent focus on young talent has made it more challenging for academy products to break into the first team.
Arda Güler, the 18-year-old Turkish talent, has confirmed that he rejected multiple offers from other clubs in favor of joining Real Madrid. The deal, worth €20m plus add-ons, includes a 20% sell-on clause as well as taxes and commissions. Güler expressed his readiness to work and ruled out the possibility of a loan, stating his desire to stay at Real Madrid. He credited coach Carlo Ancelotti's phone call as decisive in his decision, and emphasized that once Real Madrid's interest became serious, other offers lost value and did not need to convince him.
Real Madrid has officially signed 18-year-old Turkish midfielder Arda Guler on a six-year deal for a reported fee of €20 million. Guler, who was also pursued by clubs like FC Barcelona and AC Milan, is a versatile player who can play on both wings but is best suited behind the striker. Real Madrid will decide whether to loan him out or give him playing time during the pre-season to aid his development.