'69 minutes' was enough for Spanish journalists! Arda Güler mesmerized

Arda Güler, who plays for La Liga side Real Madrid, mesmerized Spanish journalists in the 69 minutes he spent on the pitch against Arandina and Atletico Madrid.

Arda Güler, who caught the attention of major clubs with his performance at Fenerbahçe and the Turkish National Football Team and transferred to Real Madrid on July 6, 2023, has begun to showcase his talents in Spain.

Arda Güler made his debut in the starting 11 against Arandina in the Copa del Rey round of 32, staying on the pitch for 59 minutes.

Arda Güler played his second match in the Spanish Super Cup semi-final against Atletico Madrid. Entering the game in the 112th minute and playing for about 10 minutes including stoppage time, Arda Güler began to make a name for himself with the skills he displayed in both the Arandina and Atletico Madrid matches.

Real Madrid won the Spanish Super Cup by defeating Barcelona 4-1 in the final. Arda, who was on the bench for the final match, won his first trophy with Real Madrid.

Sports reporters covering Real Madrid; Fernando Sanchez Tavero from Diario AS, Ivan Martin from Okdiario, Eduardo Cornag from La Razon, and Jorge Picon from Relevo evaluated the "69-minute" performance of the national star Arda Güler for an AA reporter.

"WE UNDERSTOOD BETTER WHY EVERYONE WANTED TO SIGN HIM"

Diario AS reporter Fernando Sanchez Tavero stated that he had followed Arda Güler in some matches while he was playing for Fenerbahçe because he is interested in young talents he describes as "rising stars."

Stating that Arda was on the radar of big clubs due to his talents, Tavero said, "We understood better why everyone wanted to sign him during the pre-season camp in the USA. When you see a talent like Arda, you start to understand why Madrid accelerated in the race to sign him. He showed courage in training. He was not intimidated at all in training against Toni Kroos, Luka Modric, and his other teammates. You can see that he is a different kind of player."

"ENOUGH TO SHOWCASE HIS TALENTS"

Recalling that Arda Güler made his Real Madrid debut in the Copa del Rey against Arandina, Tavero made the following assessment:

"I had a personal doubt about whether he could translate what I saw in training into a real match. However, the time he received against Arandina was enough to showcase his talents. For me, the most surprising thing was his personality. He also performed well in the minutes he played against Atletico Madrid. This shows Carlo Ancelotti's trust in him. He wants Arda to play, not to stay on the bench. Ancelotti has shown his affection for him from the beginning. Arda Güler is a truly talented footballer. His potential ceiling is very, very high. However, Real Madrid is the most demanding team in the world and he needs to take it step by step. He has great examples to follow: Federico Valverde, Vinicius Junior, and Rodrygo... They improve themselves in every match and have now become world stars. This should be a mirror for Arda."

"I BELIEVE HE WILL BE A WORLD-CLASS PLAYER"

Okdiario reporter Ivan Martin stated that he started following Arda Güler after hearing about Real Madrid's interest.

Expressing that he is happy that Real Madrid has Arda Güler, Martin said, "I think Real Madrid made a good decision. I believe Arda Güler will be a world-class player. It is better to have him than to try to sign him to another team. He showed everyone his personality and quality in the Arandina match. It is still too early to say this, but he has the requirements to be a great player. However, I don't think it's good to compare him with Luka Modric, who is a legend. Arda should be 'Arda Güler'."

"YOU CAN SEE THE QUALITY IN HIS TOUCHES"

Jorge Picon from Relevo emphasized that he had heard of Arda Güler before his transfer to Real Madrid but had never watched his matches, and shared his views as follows:

"Arda's transfer to Real Madrid is very positive. Real Madrid has acquired one of the most important talents in Europe. I really liked the performance he showed against Arandina. Also, despite being young, he has a confident personality, such as constantly asking for the ball or taking free kicks. He manages his body very well, you can see the quality in his touches. We don't know how far he can go, but Real Madrid is very excited about him. They believe he will be one of the best in the world in the future. That's why they fought so hard to add Arda to their squad."

La Razon reporter Eduardo Cornag also stated that he got to know Arda Güler during his transfer process to Real Madrid, and has been watching his videos like everyone else since then.

"ARDA NEEDS TO SHOW HIS TALENT"

Pointing out that Real Madrid stepped in and added Arda to their squad before he transferred to Barcelona, Cornag noted the following:

"I interpret the transfer as positive. Real Madrid always invests in young footballers, and if things go well, it becomes a good investment for the A-Team. Since Arda is a young player, he has a structure that can improve himself. He was injured for a long time. Real Madrid is a great club and all the matches they play are difficult. Arda needs to show his talent. It is very difficult to become a Real Madrid legend. Arda needs to work very hard, be patient, and learn new things from great players. To become a legend, you need to be disciplined, consistent, and hardworking."