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Real Madrid worried about €17.5 million target becoming another ‘Odegaard case’
Arda Guler is one of the names Real Madrid have looked at with great scrutiny. The Turkish talent, with a measly €17.5 million release clause, has been one of the most sought-after prospects in European football, as he appears to have a very bright future ahead of him.
However, doubts are arising within the Madrid camp regarding Guler’s potential arrival in the Spanish capital.
According to MARCA, although Los Blancos are in favor of his signing, there are several danger alarm indicators detected, which resemble another potential “Martin Odeegard case.”
Owing to such widespread interest in the player, there is a fear that lack of minutes may end up unsettling the player, causing a rift between the player and board, just as there was one with Odegaard, who departed on bitter terms in the search for consistent playtime.
The Merengues have always emphasized that no player is bigger than the club and many top talents, like Fede Valverde, Rodrygo and Vinicius Jr have had to bide their time before becoming regulars in the starting XI.
The report states that there are certain advantages and disadvantages to the deal if it ends up materializing.
Advantages
Real Madrid value Guler’s art to exhibit expressiveness in the face of an ever-growing rigid and tactical football framework. The Turkish pearl is one of the gems that continues to discern defensive set-ups with his skill.
Guler is considered one of those footballers that make supporters to stand up from their seats in awe. Such individuality coincides with Madrid’s free-flowing football.
The left-footed Fenerbahçe sensation is an adaptable football player who has excellent ball control and a lot of imagination in the final third. Despite still being at the tender age of 18, Güler is versatile and has relative experience.
Disadvantages
On the flip side, Real Madrid continue to be wary about certain traits of the player as well.
The most crucial factor is the worry of another “Odegaard case.” By virtue of his age and place on the pitch, the Turkish star is in a position similar to that of the Arsenal midfielder when he attempted to secure a future at Real Madrid.
Secondly, he is a No. 10, a position Real Madrid don’t have in their current formation. The return of Brahim Diaz would be another obstacle as Güler would, at least initially, be down in the pecking order.
Real Madrid mull over the prospect of working out a deal with Fenerbahce to send him back on loan. The footballer himself has, however, repeatedly rejected this choice because what he really wants is to make the ascent outlined in his roadmap to the top.
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.
