Güler's inner circle reveals it, the reason why Florentino doesn't sign a midfielder

One of the most important names at Real Madrid for the 25/26 season, who has already appeared in the first preseason training sessions, is midfielder Arda Güler. After having very little prominence during the last two seasons under the technical direction of Carlo Ancelotti, the arrival of Xabi Alonso aims to change these dynamics.

So much so that the Tolosa coach has reportedly set him on a "mission" to find his true place in the starting eleven. The first steps were already seen during the Club World Cup, when the Turkish "15" left his position as attacking midfielder and moved to the base of the play. That order doesn't come only from Xabi Alonso.

In the Valdebebas offices, they understand that Arda Güler was underused, both in playing time and tactical possibilities, by Carlo Ancelotti. That's why Xabi Alonso has received the explicit assignment to make the Altindag midfielder work in his new position, adjusting his tactical schemes if necessary.

Arda Güler's entourage, visibly happy about these changes, has made it clear that the Madrid "15" never hesitated about accepting the signing offer from Real Madrid. The European midfielder always wanted to wear the white jersey, but he also didn't hide his dissatisfaction with the limited prominence offered by the previous Madrid coach.

Everything ready

These are the reasons that have led Xabi Alonso to keep a closer eye than ever on Arda Güler. Not only because of the directive received from the sporting management, where they expect a radical change in the playing style and abilities of the Ottoman footballer. Also because of the current composition of Santiago Bernabéu locker room.

The request to sign a creative midfielder, preferably with a defensive profile, during the summer 2025 transfer window has been postponed for upcoming transfer periods. Real Madrid's board understands that the current midfield covers all footballing needs... despite the departures of Toni Kroos and Luka Modric.

Given the situation, Xabi Alonso will have to count on an Arda Güler who seems key for the future of the current sporting project. His abilities and strengths as a creative midfielder take up a good part of the individual training assigned to the Madrid "15", considering that he is the only option offered for that important position.

Given this trend, Arda Güler has become one of the few untouchables Xabi Alonso currently has. The evolution of the preseason, as well as the first matches of the 25/26 league campaign, will determine the journey of a footballer whose fate has changed notably in just two months.