Arda Güler is in his second season at Real Madrid, and his journey has already been marked by significant challenges. With competition within the team at an all-time high, the young Turkish striker is striving to make his mark. What’s more, he has made a promise to his grandfather that has set the whole footballing world ablaze.
Arda Güler‘s adaptation to the Madrid club has not been without its problems. Last season, he played just over ten games, a figure that showed exactly how difficult it was to establish himself in a team already rich in talent. But this season, the Turkish gem has already made fourteen appearances in La Liga, showing significant progress.
Carlo Ancelotti seems cautious about using this prodigy. Although he is often compared to young talents such as Lamine Yamal, Arda Güler aspires to more. It is clear that he does not want to be content with being a simple substitute, but wants to become a key player in the team.
Arda Güler’s promise to his grandfather goes viral
In a recent interview, Arda Güler‘s grandfather shared some fascinating revelations about his grandson’s ambitions. According to him, the Real Madrid player does not want to be content with being a mere follower; he is aiming for the top and wants to make footballing history by becoming the number 1 ahead of Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi.
‘Arda tells me he’s going to be number one. He probably wants to surpass Ronaldo, Messi and so on. I think he will,’ he declared. The words of Arda Güler’s grandfather resonate with the passion and ambition that characterise the young Madrid player. In any case, family support is essential in an athlete’s career, and Arda’s grandfather is the inspirational figure who pushes the young talent to excel.
But the competition within Real Madrid is fierce. With experienced players like Kylian Mbappé, Vinicius Jr and Rodrygo and emerging talents like Brahim Diaz and Endrick, every game is an opportunity for Arda Güler to prove his worth. Although the pressure is high, he seems to be living up to expectations. Arda’s grandfather is convinced that Real Madrid will not let him leave before the end of his six-year contract.
