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Three potential destinations for Arda Guler who might go out on loan
Real Madrid’s teenage sensation, Arda Guler, is making waves across Europe as interest in his immense talent continues to grow.
While the 19-year-old midfielder is under contract at the Santiago Bernabeu until 2029, the competition for playing time in Carlo Ancelotti’s star-studded squad might see the Turkish prodigy sent out on loan to gain valuable experience.
Real Madrid to consider loan move?
Guler, who impressed during Real Madrid’s recent victory against Leganes, has shown glimpses of his enormous potential.
His stellar performances at the European Championship in Germany further solidified his reputation as one of football’s rising stars.
However, with limited opportunities in a squad brimming with world-class talent, the club are considering a loan move for the versatile midfielder.
Three potential destinations for Guler
As reported by Fichajes, several European heavyweights are closely monitoring Guler’s situation.
Arsenal, led by Mikel Arteta, is a notable suitor, with the Gunners believing the Turkish international could emulate Martin Odegaard’s successful transition to the Premier League.
However, it is Aston Villa, AC Milan, and Juventus who have positioned themselves as likely suitors for the Turkish sensation.
Aston Villa, under Unai Emery, offers a dynamic environment for young talents, while AC Milan could provide Guler with the chance to flourish in a system emphasizing tactical discipline and creativity.
Meanwhile, Juventus sees him as a valuable addition to rejuvenate their midfield and are ready to offer Guler a platform to showcase his abilities.
That said, Guler’s recent performances, coupled with the recent injury to Vinicius Junior may alter Real Madrid’s plans, especialyl considering the fact that the club are unlikely to rely on mid-season reinforcements in the attacking unit.
One of the biggest positives for Real Madrid from the last season was the breakthrough of young midfielder Thiago Pitarch.
The 19-year-old La Fabrica prospect had been in the first-team dynamics since pre-season under Xabi Alonso, but finally got his senior debut under Alvaro Arbeloa at the turn of the year.
From that moment on, Pitarch did not look back at all, gaining prominence in the team and even starting important matches ahead of established players like Eduardo Camavinga and Dani Ceballos.
However, things have not gone as per plans for the teenager this season as he has yet to play a single minute of first-team football.
January loan no longer ruled out
As such, Diario AS now reports that Pitarch would consider leaving Real Madrid on loan during the January transfer window if his situation does not improve.
The teenage midfielder suffered an injury in pre-season which kept him sidelined for a few weeks, denying him an opportunity to start the season under Jose Mourinho.
By the time he returned, the Portuguese tactician had already identified his preferred hierarchy in midfield, with the likes of Federico Valverde, Bernardo Silva, Aurelien Tchouameni and Camavinga firmly ahead in the pecking order.
A stark difference from his debut season
In his debut season, Pitarch ended with 16 first-team appearances for Real Madrid with two assists to his name.
In contrast, this term, the academy graduate has been called up to the matchday squad for five games by Mourinho this term, but has yet to play a single minute of football.
Given the situation, he used the international break to jump down to Castilla and play close to 250 minutes across three games, during which he also registered an assist.
The situation is far from ideal for a young talent who needs regular minutes to continue his development and build on his impressive breakthrough campaign.
As such, the possibility of a departure on loan in January could be considered, after Pitarch turned down offers in the summer to stay at Real Madrid.
A lot will depend on how things evolve in the next couple of months, but a temporary exit cannot be ruled out.
