Real Madrid’s commitment to Arda Güler remains intact for the club’s board and Florentino Pérez. There is a lot of confidence that he can explode sooner rather than later, and it seems that the club does not want him to do so at another team. The match against Getafe was nothing more than confirmation for those at the Valdebebas offices that he is a player they cannot let get away.
Against Getafe, in a role that is not his own, as a pivot and playmaker, he had more space and freedom to develop the football he has in his boots. He played one of his best games since joining the club and was decisive in scoring the only goal of the match, three points that allow Real Madrid to remain in contention for the league title.
Güler’s situation
It is true that Arda Güler is thinking long and hard about his future. It is true that he is not happy with the minutes he has been given by Ancelotti. Yesterday in the game, when he was substituted, Ancelotti’s affectionate kiss showed that the relationship between player and coach is not bad, but that does not change the fact that the Turkish player is unhappy with the opportunities he has had this year.
Seeing Ancelotti’s firm commitment to his “starters,” Arda Güler has considered leaving Real Madrid at the end of the season in search of playing time and the prominence he has not had this season.
After a first year in which he barely featured in the rotation, he was hoping for more minutes this season. This was conveyed to him by Ancelotti at the start of the season, but although it is true that he has played more than last season, it has not been anywhere near what the player expected. The tough competition for his position and the lack of collective work in defense are said to be the main reasons why Ancelotti has not counted on him. However, yesterday he played in a position where the team has been in need all year, and he more than fulfilled his role. We will see if Ancelotti gives him more opportunities between now and the end of the season.
Arda Güler’s future
Güler’s few minutes on the pitch led the player to make a decision: if Ancelotti stays, he will look for other options, but with a new coach, he will stay for at least another year with the team. Ancelotti’s future is more uncertain than ever. Only titles seem to be able to save him for next season, and the shadow of Xabi Alonso is growing larger. Real Madrid is willing to keep the player at all costs. If he wants to leave, Real Madrid will not stand in his way, but it will not give him away for free. An offer that satisfies the club’s interests will have to be made, otherwise he will have to stay with the team.
The player has offers, with talk of interest from both inside and outside Spain, including Real Sociedad and Arsenal, among others, but the club’s idea is that the Turkish player will end up being a key player for Real Madrid in the coming years.
Florentino Pérez has full confidence in Arda Güler and will do everything possible to keep him. A significant investment was made in him two years ago, he is developing in a big team and they do not want that work to be taken advantage of by a team that will surely end up being a rival of Real Madrid, whether in Spain or in Europe. Ancelotti’s future could be decisive for Güler’s future, and the arrival of Xabi Alonso could be the key that opens the doors for him once and for all.