Xabi Alonso told Arda Güler as soon as he saw him and after Mastantuono's signing

Arda Güler has joined Real Madrid's training camp in the United States directly. After playing matches with their national teams, the Turk, along with Lunin and Vinicius, were the last to arrive. The coach wanted to have an important conversation with one of them.

It's about Arda Güler, who has rejoined with the news of Franco Mastantuono's signing. The Argentine can play in the same position as the Turkish player and could be a threat. That's why Xabi wanted to send him a clear message in their first contact in the United States.

According to sources close to the club, Xabi's conversation was aimed at calming him down. He wanted to convey calmness, especially regarding his playing time. "You're not going to play like before; with me, you'll have many minutes, no doubt" they say he told him.

The truth is that Xabi's arrival, along with Ancelotti's departure, has been good news for Güler. With the Italian, he was reconsidering looking for a way out, even if it was a loan. Now, with the Basque, he trusts everything could be different for him.

Xabi Alonso is eager to have Arda Güler in his squad

It's true that he hasn't had him in his training sessions yet, but Xabi Alonso trusts Arda Güler. He believes he's going to be an important player in his plans, and that's what he wanted to confirm to him. In fact, he's been following him very closely since he arrived at Real Madrid.

To such an extent that last summer Xabi Alonso asked Real Madrid for Güler's loan. He wanted to have him under his orders to strengthen Bayer Leverkusen's attack, but he couldn't convince Los Merengues. However, this season he will be able to have him in his squad.

The signing of Franco Mastantuono will mean having one more option for that right flank. Güler also usually appears there, but that doesn't mean he won't have playing time. Xabi Alonso wants to give both of them prominence throughout the season.