The young Turkish midfielder, Arda Güler, opened up about his situation at Real Madrid. Fresh from the 2026 World Cup qualifiers with Turkey, where he scored, the 20-year-old attacking midfielder addressed several rumours about himself.
Having arrived in the Spanish capital in 2023, Arda Güler has struggled to establish himself at Real Madrid. Over the past few months, the Altındağ native’s situation has worsened. Despite impressive performances in training sessions, the former Fenerbahçe player has been unable to make an impact in matches, leading Carlo Ancelotti to push him down the squad hierarchy. While he has faced difficulties in Madrid, he remains supported by the Turkish fans. For the year’s first international break, he was called up to represent his national team.
Arda Güler’s major announcement
Suspended for the first match due to an accumulation of yellow cards, Güler featured in Turkey’s second 2026 World Cup qualifying match. Starting in the game, the Madrid player shone by scoring a goal against Dominik Szoboszlai’s Hungary, with whom he had a heated exchange. Just after his country’s 3-0 victory, in which he played a starring role, Arda Güler spoke exclusively to Marca in Budapest. Despite being linked with a potential departure from Real Madrid due to his limited game time, the young attacking midfielder dismissed these rumours outright.
First and foremost, he emphasised his desire to play more matches. “Madrid always fights to win every match and every title. Personally, my only wish is to play every game and help my team win all the trophies,” he stated. When asked if he was happy at Carlo Ancelotti’s side, the young protégé of Mesut Özil simply said he trusts the club’s plans.
“Madrid has given me a plan, and I still believe in it”
“Madrid has given me a plan, and I still believe in it. I’m sure I will succeed at Madrid. I’ve even bought a house in Madrid. I work very hard and am always ready to play, as you saw in the match against Hungary,” Arda Güler revealed before reassuring Madrid fans. “I love Real Madrid fans, and their support means a lot to me. I am very grateful. I came to Real Madrid to play and become an important part of this team. And I won’t stop fighting until I achieve that.”
One thing is clear: Arda Güler has no intention of leaving. While some reports suggest he is unwilling to go out on loan and would only consider a permanent departure if he no longer fits into the coaching staff’s plans, the 20-year-old remains optimistic. There is no doubt that the young Turkish talent is working hard. No longer the frail figure he was a few months ago, Güler has been developing a more imposing physique. Given that physicality is a key factor in truly making an impact, he is well on his way to leaving his mark at Madrid.
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