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Real Madrid will hand Arda Guler a six-year contract, medical scheduled – report
The past 24 hours have been vital in Arda Guler’s situation. Real Madrid appear to have beaten Barcelona to the Turkish prodigy’s signing, and his desire to move this summer has been key in the same.
According to reports from El Larguero, Guler has signed a deal with Real Madrid until the summer of 2029. The six-year deal appears to be closed and an announcement is imminent.
Fabrizio Romano has also given his signature ‘here we go’ to the phenom’s move to Real Madrid. The Italian journalist reports that the deal is close to being completed between Los Blancos and Fenerbahce with only the final documents being checked.
The deal will include a fee of €20 million and add-ons based on his performance. Further, Fenerbahce will receive 20% of any future sale of the player. A medical exam has already been scheduled.
Guler will be the latest addition to the team’s high-quality midfield that boasts names like Jude Bellingham, Federico Valverde, Luka Modric, Toni Kroos, Aurelien Tchouameni and Eduardo Camavinga.
At just 18 years of age, he is seen as one of the leading members of the midfield core for at least the next decade.
The Fenerbahce star has primarily operated as an attacking midfielder in his short career so far. With the direct competition at Real Madrid cruel, however, it remains to be seen if Carlo Ancelotti finds an alternative approach to incorporate Güler. A role on the right flank, on that front, cannot be ruled out.
In 20 Super Lig appearances for his team last season, the midfielder scored four goals and provided three assists. Further, he averaged a stunning two key passes and two dribbles completed per game and created seven big chances in that duration.
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Mourinho considering starting 23-year-old Real Madrid ace against Villarreal – report
After impressing during the international break, Eduardo Camavinga has a major opportunity to establish himself in Real Madrid’s midfield rotation.
Indeed, according to Defensa Central, Jose Mourinho is considering starting the Frenchman against Villarreal, with injuries and doubts over several players limiting his options.
Real Madrid cannot afford to drop points against Villarreal if they want to remain in the title race. However, Mourinho has issues to deal with in the squad, which could lead him to turn to Camavinga for a crucial role.
Camavinga could replace Tchouameni in midfield
The 23-year-old star could line up as the defensive midfielder in the double pivot, with Bernardo Silva or Arda Guler alongside him, and will be tasked with providing balance in midfield.
Real Madrid face Villarreal with several problems in central defence. Ibrahima Konate is expected to be a late call, leading Mourinho to consider moving Aurelien Tchouameni into defence alongside Antonio Rudiger.
Meanwhile, Federico Valverde could also struggle to be ready after the ankle injury he sustained in the derby before the international break.
The Uruguayan has continued to work individually away from the group and might return to group training tomorrow. Even then, his readiness to start remains in question.
That would leave a place open in midfield, with Camavinga in line to fill in.
Camavinga impressed during the international break
Camavinga has started only one match this season, the defeat against Real Betis.
Despite his limited opportunities, Mourinho is keen to bring the Frenchman back into the fold after he impressed for France during the international break.
Zinedine Zidane called the Real Madrid star up for his first France squad, and the midfielder performed well during the break.
That has given Mourinho and Real Madrid reason to be optimistic about using him against Villarreal, with the hope that he can move closer to the level he showed after first arriving at the club.
Therefore, the Villarreal match could represent an important test for Camavinga and a chance for the Frenchman to show that he can provide the balance Real Madrid need in midfield.
