Real Madrid midfielder Jude Bellingham has heaped praise on young teammate Arda Güler following the club’s Super Cup triumph.
The 21-year-old Englishman was named Man of the Match after his impressive performance in the 2-0 victory over Atalanta, but he took time to highlight the impact of the Turkish teenager.
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Bellingham expressed his admiration for Güler, who has quickly established himself as a key player for Real Madrid despite his young age. The pair have formed a promising partnership in the midfield, and their combined talents will be crucial for the club’s success this season.
“I love Arda very much, everyone here loves him very much and he deserves it,” Bellingham was quoted as saying by Yahoo.
The praise from Bellingham is a testament to Güler’s rapid development and his ability to impress his teammates. As the season progresses, the duo are expected to play a pivotal role in Real Madrid’s pursuit of domestic and European honors.
Güler only made a brief appearance coming on as a substitute with a few minutes left to play but he is expected to play an important role in the team this season.
Manager Carlo Ancelotti has also been singing his praises and the club are decided to keep him on this summer despite interest from major European clubs.
The Turkish international had an impressive summer scoring and providing two assists for the Turkish national team at Euro 2024 helping his side reach the quarter-finals of the tournament for the first time in 16 years.