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The Real Madrid youngster has been starved of minutes, prompting questions about his Los Blancos future
Amid speculation about Arda Guler's future at Real Madrid, the 19-year-old’s grandfather, Mehmet Ali Guler, has offered clarity on his situation.
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The young midfielder from Turkey has faced challenges in securing consistent playing time since his arrival in Madrid, sparking rumours of a potential exit.
Limited opportunities for Guler at Real Madrid
Arda Guler has experienced a mixed start to his second season at Real Madrid. While his minutes on the pitch have increased (678 minutes this term compared to 440 in his debut season), the teenager remains far from a regular starter under Carlo Ancelotti.
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Since joining from Fenerbahce in 2023, Arda Guler has started just 12 matches, with injuries and fierce competition limiting his progression.
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This lack of game time has fuelled rumours of a potential loan move, with his former club Fenerbahce reportedly interested in bringing him back to Istanbul on loan to help reignite his stalling career.
Guler’s grandfather speaks on Real Madrid future
Despite the swirling speculation, Mehmet Ali Guler has dismissed suggestions that Arda could leave Madrid in the near future.
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Speaking to Diario AS, he said, “Real Madrid will not let Arda Guler leave. He will stay until he completes his 6th year; after that, we don’t know what will happen.”
Even amid challenges in his development and playing time, Arda Guler’s grandfather remains certain of Real Madrid’s long-term commitment to the Turkish international,
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Guler's talent and potential remain clear, and for now, it seems the Turkish teenager will continue to fight for his place at the Santiago Bernabeu.
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