Young player controls the ball in the air during a training session while another player watches in the background.
Arda Güler, during a training session with Real Madrid | Camara Real Madrid Confidencial
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The 3 super teams that have asked Real Madrid about Güler, on loan or transfer

The Turkish footballer is one of the most sought-after players at Madrid, and Xabi may have prevented his departure

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Carlos Higueras Carrasco

Real Madrid has a young and ambitious squad that best represents the club's transfer policy over many years. The club prioritizes talent and, above all, precocious talent, which leads us to talk about many prodigies. That is Junia Calafat's mission, a key figure for Florentino Pérez in Concha Espina.

One of the key figures in this project is, without a doubt, Arda Güler. The Turkish midfielder arrived two summers ago at Madrid after becoming a star in his country, playing for Fenerbahçe. He prioritized the offer from Los Blancos after receiving multiple offers. Milan and Barcelona made very strong bids for him.

Two players compete for the ball in a match on grass, one wearing a white uniform and the other wearing a blue uniform.
Arda Güler, in the Club World Cup match against Al-Hilal this Wednesday | Real Madrid Confidencial

However, Arda chose Madrid, although he still hasn't managed to take off at the club. His first season was marked by a tough and lengthy injury that kept him out for more than half the campaign. During this season, despite having more and more appearances, many consider his few starts to be insufficient.

Güler even considered leaving Madrid this season, either on loan or through a transfer, something the player was certain about if Carlo Ancelotti had remained on the bench. The club believes that, with Xabi Alonso's arrival, his role in the team will increase to the point of becoming an important footballer.

With offers

According to "OkDiario," Güler has had up to three offers on the table in recent weeks. Juventus, Bayer Leverkusen, and Newcastle are closely following the steps of the "15." Arda's departure is complicated after Xabi Alonso has insisted on having plans for the attacking midfielder.

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Xabi Alonso, speaking with Arda Güler during halftime of the match against Al-Hilal | Planeta Real Madrid

"Arda is one of those players who needs to be close to the ball. He's very special. The more he touches the ball, the more he's going to help the team. In the second half, he had a great performance. The closer he is to the action, the better," said the coach about Güler during the press conference early this morning ahead of the match against Pachuca (9 p.m. Spanish time). Arda seems to have a place even now that Franco Mastantuono's signing has been confirmed.

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