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Real Madrid’s squad revolution earns approval from club icon: ‘They are strengthening well’
Real Madrid’s transfer activity has drawn praise from one of the club’s most respected former figures, with Guti expressing his approval of the work being done behind the scenes ahead of the new season.
After a campaign in which defensive injuries repeatedly disrupted the team’s plans, the club has made strengthening the backline a major priority.
The likes of Denzel Dumfries, Ibrahima Konate and Marc Cucurella have already been secured, while further reinforcements could still arrive before the transfer window closes.
Guti believes the club’s strategy is exactly what was needed and feels the squad is moving in the right direction under Florentino Pérez and new manager Jose Mourinho.
Guti praises Real Madrid’s defensive rebuild
The former midfielder has closely followed Real Madrid’s transfer business and believes the club has correctly identified the area that required immediate attention.
“Real Madrid is strengthening well. In recent years, there were deficiencies in defence due to injuries, and what they wanted was to start from the bottom and create a solid defensive structure.
“Up front, they already have enough,” he said, as per Defensa Central.
According to the same outlet, sources close to the club acknowledge that reinforcing the defence was among the primary objectives heading into the summer market.
Repeated fitness issues affecting key players forced the club to rethink its planning and invest heavily in strengthening the backline.
Three options to strengthen Mourinho’s squad
Real Madrid have already moved to address those concerns, though, with the arrivals of Konate, Dumfries and Cucurella.
These additions provide Mourinho with more options across multiple defensive positions and reduce the dependence on players who have struggled with injuries.
The situation is particularly relevant given the physical setbacks experienced by defenders such as Antonio Rudiger and Eder Militao in recent seasons.
While both players remain important members of the squad, Real Madrid’s recruitment strategy suggests the club is determined to avoid repeating the same problems that affected previous campaigns.
The defensive rebuild has, therefore, become one of the defining themes of the summer.
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Real Madrid ready to reward 21-year-old star with new contract and big salary increase
Real Madrid are preparing to reward Arda Guler for his rapid rise by extending his contract and significantly improving his salary, according to AS.
It must be remembered that the Turkish midfielder’s standing at the Santiago Bernabeu has changed considerably since he arrived as an 18-year-old.
Initially, adapting to the demands of Real Madrid proved difficult, with regular opportunities hard to find. His situation, however, is now very different.
Real Madrid want the player’s contract to reflect that change and are working towards an agreement that would keep Guler tied to the club until 2031.
Guler set for major contract upgrade
Guler originally signed a deal running until 2029 when he signed from Fenerbahce.
Real Madrid now want to add another two years while simultaneously giving him a substantial salary increase.
The intention is not only to protect the club’s investment in one of Europe’s most exciting young players, but also to formally recognise the importance Guler has developed within the first-team setup.
According to the report, the new agreement is already complete and is set to take effect from the beginning of the current season.
The improved terms are therefore designed to match Guler’s growing contribution rather than his status when he first arrived in Spain.
Mourinho sees Guler differently
Jose Mourinho’s arrival has also helped clarify where Guler fits into Real Madrid’s plans.
The Portuguese manager views him primarily as an attacking midfielder, rather than a central midfielder.
Mourinho’s vision is particularly important for Guler because central roles are more commonly occupied by players such as Bernardo Silva, Federico Valverde, Eduardo Camavinga and Aurelien Tchouameni.
Hence, Mourinho’s assessment appears to give Guler a more defined role in the team, allowing his attacking qualities to become a greater part of his responsibilities.
As such, the proposed extension is effectively a recognition that Guler is no longer the same prospect who walked through the Bernabeu doors two years ago.
Real Madrid initially had to be patient with his development, but the club now appears determined to make his long-term future a priority.
