TheReal Madridcamp is quite excited about the prospect of seeing Jude Bellingham in action next season. But another new signing who has raised eyeballs is Arda Guler.
The young playmaker from Turkey has recentlyjoined the club on a six-year Ԁєɑł. He was close to joining Barcelona, but ultimately made the decision to move to the Santiago Bernabeu.
Real Madrid fɑɴȿ are undoubtedly excited about Guler to kickstart his new chapter at the club. But there are many other footballing personalities also keen on seeing him in action forLos Blancosnext season.
In a recent interview with Gianluca Di Marzio (h/tDiario SPORT), Serhat Pekmezci, the scout who discovered Guler at Fenerbahce, has heaped praise on the young Turk.
“He always looks a lot at others before receiving the ball.He didn’t play football, he danced with the ball:he had and has dancer’s grace,”Pekmezci said.
He went on to praise Guler’s work-ethic and mentality, adding,”One day heinjured his left anklebut wanted to continue playing. I followed himoff the field after the game, he went in the car with his fatherin even more pain than before. That’s when I realized hewas going to be a star.”
Finally, Pekmezci was asked about comparisons with Lionel Messi. He refused to compare the youngster to the Argentine but stated he is a mix ofReal MadridlegєɴԀs Guti and Luka Modric.
“The new Messi?They are very different.Guler would say that he is more of a mix betweenGuti and Modric.He is very confident, hasgreat ambition, and has the ability to unlock games.He will one day be captain of Real Madrid,” he said.
Pekmezci’s positive comments on Guler are sure to get manyReal Madridexcited. But it remains to be seen whether or not the youngster can realise his potential at the Bernabeu next season.
