Arrived from Fenerbahce in the summer of 2023, Arda Güler (20) has so far experienced a contrasting adventure in the Spanish capital. Strolled through competition and still lacking playing time with Real Madrid, Turkish international (19 selections, 4 goals) remains one of the most promising talents of its generation. In recent weeks, the number 15 of the Merengues is also asserting itself as the unexpected reinforcement of Carlo Ancelotti, like his new performance against the Celta de Vigo, last Sunday, where he still impressed his world, with a goal and an assist.
Rather discreet and reserved, the 20 -year -old player – who realized his fourth dream by joining Real Madrid after playing for the first team of Fenerbahçe, marked a free kick with Fenerbahçe and being the number 10 of Fenerbahçe – also started to take steps and assert himself internally, which also allowed him to gain confidence, and to gain the confidence of his partners. A rise in power on which the principal concerned has also returned to a letter addressed to The Players' Tribune. “I know the Turks want me to play all Real Madrid matches. Me too, but I know that I must be patient. When Ancelotti says I can become one of the best field circles in the world, it shows that the club has a plan for me ”confided as such the native of Ankara before displaying her high ambitions.
Güler is waiting for more!
“When we won the Champions League, I didn't really want to lift the trophy, because I hadn't really contributed to the field. I'm like that. Winning a title is not enough. I have to feel rewarded ”. Author of 5 goals and 9 assists in 38 matches in all competitions (1471 minutes of play disputed), Güler – more than ever determined at the idea of winning in the eleven Madrid – also mentioned his few difficulties since his arrival in Spain. “Playing for Madrid is easy. The hardest part is learning Spanish, adapting to culture and keeping your feet on the ground. It is therefore a good thing that my family visits me once a month and that mom still tells me to put away my room. She always says that if I was not a footballer, we would have big problems. No matter who you are, you can't get there alone ”.
A letter allowing, finally, to the one who sees his contract run until June 2029 to reveal certain crisp anecdotes, especially during his integration into the locker room. “When I arrived, I discovered that David Alaba and Toni Rüdiger spoke a little Turkish. They grew up with Turkish immigrants in Berlin and Vienna. Courtois played with Arda Turan, so he also knows certain words, the big words. But there was something weird, because as you know, in Türkiye, we address our elders with respect. We say “Abi”, which literally means big brother. It is anchored in our culture. I couldn't call Modric simply “Luka”. He could have been my father. So I said: 'Hello Luka Abi.' 'And Alaba and Rüdiger thought it was used for everyone and they started to greet me saying:' 'Hello Abi.' 'The name has remained, and now it is too late to change. I am officially Arda Abi, the youngest older brother in the locker room ”. And Arda Abi Dream Grand!
