Arda Güler’s debut at Real Madrid did not take place under the best auspices. The Turkish attacking midfielder, seduced by the Madrid sirens in the summer of 2023, only played 12 matches during his first season with the Merengue (5 starts, 6 goals in all competitions).
Returning to the club after good performances with Turkey at Euro 2024, the former Fenerbahçe player hoped to see his playing time increase under the management of Carlo Ancelotti. Unfortunately for him, the Ankara prodigy was once again forced to chomp at the bit. Indeed, since the start of the 2024-25 financial year, he has spent most of the time on the bench, playing only 307 minutes in 12 matches, including 3 starts, since August.
“If Real Madrid don’t want it, let them lend it to Real Sociedad”
Faced with this observation, Nihat Kahveci, former Ay-Yıldızlılar striker, reacted. He notably called on the Italian coach and Real Madrid to offer more opportunities to his young compatriot so that he can progress.
“I pray for him, that he can demonstrate his immense talent. He needs to play to progress. Spending so much time on the bench is not good for him. If Ancelotti gives him that, he will improve dramatically. I’m sure of it. Real Madrid must have confidence in him, he will respond on the pitch. It is a matter of national pride for us. If Real Madrid don’t want him, lend him to Real Sociedad, he will make people happy there.”declared the native of Istanbul for
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