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Real Madrid’s latest signing likely to don the No. 24 shirt – report
Earlier today, Real Madrid officially announced the signing of Arda Guler from Fenerbahce. The Turkish youngster arrives on a six-year deal and will join the first team dynamics under Carlo Ancelotti despite being just 18 years of age.
It is believed that Real Madrid shelled out €20 million for the youngster’s services, a tad bit higher than his release clause of €17.5 million. In addition, Los Blancos agreed to pay around €10 million in add-ons while Fenerbahce will also get 20% of any future sale.
At the time of his arrival, however, only two numbers in the squad were up for grabs – No. 9 and 24. Considering the player’s age and position on the field, however, his number in the team was not difficult to guess.
AS suggest that Guler will likely don the No. 24 for Real Madrid in the 2023-24 season. After all, the No. 9 has historically been reserved for strikers and will become Kylian Mbappe’s number should he arrive.
The No. 24 is not a bad place for the Turkish star to begin his journey at the Spanish capital. In fact, some of the team’s most vital midfielders have donned the kit including Sami Khedira, Dani Ceballos, and Claude Makelele.
In the long run, however, Güler will inevitably switch to a more central number in the team. Reports suggest that club legend Luka Modric sees the youngster as the heir to his No. 10 kit and has even personally conveyed his desire to the Turkish international.
“I’m leaving next season, and I want you to have my jersey (10) next,” Modric is believed to have told the wonderkid.
The latest signing will make his debut for the club in the pre-season tour scheduled in the United States of America.
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Manchester United launch final push to sign Real Madrid outcast; club resists permanent exit
Manchester United are stepping up their pursuit of Endrick as the Brazilian forward’s future at Real Madrid becomes increasingly uncertain, with a potential January loan move emerging as a solution to his lack of regular playing time.
According to Bernabeu Digital, Manchester United are making a final push to convince the 19-year-old to join them.
However, negotiations could prove complicated because the Premier League club is interested in including a purchase option in the deal, while Real Madrid are not currently planning to give up permanent control of the striker.
Endrick’s limited opportunities under Jose Mourinho this season have opened the door to a temporary departure, with AC Milan and Tottenham also emerging as potential destinations.
Why Manchester United want Endrick?
Manchester United are looking for greater attacking productivity and believe Endrick could provide a different dimension to their forward line.
The Premier League club has also been linked with the Brazilian in the past, as they assess options to improve their goalscoring output after a poor start to the season.
Notably, his situation at Real Madrid makes a move more plausible, as Endrick has struggled to secure consistent minutes, and the club is considering a loan that would give him the chance to play regularly.
However, United’s preferred terms could become the biggest obstacle.
The English side reportedly wants the option to buy Endrick at the end of the loan, potentially giving them a route to a permanent transfer if he impresses.
Real Madrid reject permanent Endrick exit
Real Madrid’s preference is understood to be a straightforward loan without a purchase option.
The club want Endrick to gain experience elsewhere before returning to compete for a place in the squad, rather than risk losing a young forward they have invested in for the future.
His previous loan spell at Lyon provides a possible model for another temporary move, although any agreement would depend on the terms offered and the player’s own preferences.
Manchester United are prepared to make an attractive financial proposal in an effort to secure his arrival, but money alone may not resolve the disagreement if Real Madrid remain unwilling to include a purchase clause.
