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Real Madrid will learn teenage target’s decision early next week – report
According to reports in Turkey (via Mundo Deportivo), Real Madrid and Barcelona transfer target Arda Guler will make a decision on his future and share it on Tuesday.
The 18-year-old Turkish international attacking midfielder has shot to fame after impressing for Fenerbahce. Gifted with a wand of a left foot, Guler has earned a reputation for his finesse and creativity on the pitch, attracting interest from several top clubs.
Real Madrid are one of the most interested in his services, along with arch-rivals Barcelona. Both clubs are currently at war for his signing, but reports suggest that the Blaugrana may have an advantage.
Even so, the attacking midfielder, who has a release clause worth €17.5 million, is yet to make a final decision on his future.
Guler will hold a meeting with Fenerbahce manager Ismail Kortal and club president Ali Koc on Monday and discuss the matter of his future before making a decision.
Following that, the 18-year-old will announce his decision on Tuesday, with Real Madrid, Barcelona, and even AC Milan waiting eagerly to learn what the youngster decides.
Real Madrid are willing to pay Guler’s €17.5 million release clause but in multiple instalments. They would also be willing to include a 20% sell-on clause which would benefit Fenerbahce financially in case of a future sale.
As for their plans for him, the club are open to loaning him back to Fenerbahce for one more season or keeping him at the Bernabeu, although, in the latter scenario, his game-time would be a concern.
It appears that Real Madrid and Barcelona will not have to wait for much longer to learn where the talented Guler will end up.
In a major update, AS reports that former Real Madrid midfielder and club legend Toni Kroos has taken his first step towards starting his coaching career.
The former Germany international has told the Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) that he is interested in joining the coaching course reserved for professional footballers.
Real Madrid tried to bring Kroos back
It is no secret that Real Madrid considered bringing Toni Kroos back into the club’s structure after the end of the last season.
The club president, Florentino Perez, had wanted Kroos to have a daily presence at Valdebebas rather than making occasional appearances after his retirement.
Jose Angel Sanchez and Kroos spoke after Perez expressed his desire to see the German working at Valdebebas every day. However, they did not find the right moment, time or structure to give his return a clear form.
A comeback remains one of the possibilities most desired by Madrid supporters because of Kroos’ charisma and what he represents at the Santiago Bernabeu. Neither side wanted him to return simply for the sake of it, so the door remains open for the future.
The relationship between the two parties is excellent, and both know that the opportunity to work together again will eventually come.
Taking it step by step
For now, Kroos continues to run the academy he established in Boadilla, enjoying the opportunity to help develop younger players.
After two years away from the competitive side of football, however, he is beginning to look towards the dugout as a possible next step in his career.
Kroos currently holds coaching qualifications that allow him to work up to the third tier of Spanish football.
This is possible because professionals with at least seven years of proven experience and significant involvement at the elite level can gain direct access to accelerated coaching courses.
That means Kroos could coach a team in Primera Federacion, but the German wants to take things gradually.
Kroos has already informed the RFEF that he would be interested in joining the coaching course reserved for professional footballers during the 2027/28 season.
The course taking place this season is not available to elite former players, with UEFA limiting each campaign to 20 places.
With his current qualifications, Kroos could work as an assistant coach, but he cannot yet take charge as a head coach in either the top flight or the Segunda División.
But completing that programme would allow Kroos to obtain the UEFA A licence, which would enable him to coach teams at any level.
