Arda Güler, the 18-year-old Turkish midfielder who joined Real Madrid from Fenerbahçe last summer, is close to making his debut for the club.
The Turkish international could make his debut on the weekend in the La Liga clash against Rayo Vallecano or in the Champions League clash against Braga next week.
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The attacking midfielder is close to a return and has been impressing the coaching staff in training.
Güler has made a full recovery from the knee injury that has seen him out of action since the US pre-season tour and is now match fit. The midfielder has been injured twice which has resulted in him being unable to play until now.
He has been training at a high level and has caught the eye of his teammates and coaches, including Real Madrid legend Luka Modric.
Arda is training with his teammates and managed to impress Modric after scoring a goal.
Modric had the following to say about Güler after the training session: “This one has come to retire us all, eh?”
Güler has been working hard to strengthen physically and is now ready to contribute to the team. He is a highly rated prospect and could be a valuable asset for Real Madrid and the Turkish national team in the future.
He excelled at Fenerbahce establishing himself as a key player before his move to Real and is expected to become an important first team player for the Spanish giants.