Real Madrid’s Turkish prodigy, Arda Guler, is not anticipated to make an appearance until at least 2024, prolonging his challenging initiation to life in Spain.
Despite his summer move from Fenerbahce, the 18-year-old has encountered difficulty securing a spot in the first team in the Spanish capital.
Hindered by injuries and facing stiff competition, especially from standout players like Jude Bellingham, Guler finds himself lower in the pecking order.
It seems unlikely that Guler will participate in Madrid’s remaining fixtures against Villarreal and Alaves this calendar year.
The coaching staff, preferring a cautious approach, aims to avoid hastening the ascent of the talented but inexperienced youngster.
They plan to reserve his debut for upcoming Spanish Supercup and Copa del Rey fixtures, allowing Guler a more gradual introduction to the limelight.
Guler’s signing marked a notable event, as he became the first Turkish player to join Real Madrid since Nuri Sahin’s transfer from Borussia Dortmund.
However, Sahin’s promising career was hindered by injuries and struggles to break into the Madrid lineup, a fate Guler hopes to avoid.
While Guler must exercise patience before donning the Madrid shirt for the first time, his much-anticipated debut is expected next year.
The young Turk aspires to emulate the success of his idol and former Madrid hero, Mesut Ozil.