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Forbes Business SportsMoney Real Madrid’s $22 Million Recruit Arda Güler Faces A Tricky Path Ahead Henry Flynn Contributor Opinions expressed by Forbes Contributors are their own. I write about Spanish soccer's big clubs. Following Oct 20, 2023, 06:42pm EDT | Press play to listen to this article! Got it! Share to Facebook Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin Güler only arrived at the bright lights of Real in July. Real Madrid via Getty Images Bellingham-mania has taken over at Real Madrid, and 18-year-old summer addition Arda Güler’s presence has subsequently faded into the famous white canvas. A long-term project, the young Turkish midfielder is not under pressure to take La Liga by storm so soon after jetting in from Super Lig side Fenerbahce for an initial €20 million ($22 million) fee. Still, it could be a while before the midfielder makes his competitive debut, let alone exhibits his quality to a Santiago Bernabéu audience waiting in anticipation. The first barrier has been physical. The number 24 suffered a knee issue during the club’s preseason camp and, having since rejoined training, requires further patience before he can find a way into coach Carlo Ancelotti’s thinking. “He is quite good, but he lacks a bit of condition,” commented the Italian boss ahead of Los Blancos’ clash with Sevilla. “He will have his moment, I think in 10 days, two weeks, he will be at full fitness. He’s an offensive player; he is not a center-forward and is more like Bellingham, a playmaker. He can play on the wing as well, cutting in. He can play in a lot of positions.” Güler (center) is still settling into the setup, while Bellingham, two years older, has hit the ...
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