Arda Güler's Name Is Once Again Linked to FC Barcelona. Despite the fact that two summers ago the talented Turk decided to sign for Real Madrid.
At that time, the blaugranas tried to secure his signing, but the Whites got ahead in the negotiation. However, his situation at Santiago Bernabéu is far from what was expected, and now the young footballer is starting to question his decision.
Wasted Talent at Real Madrid
Arda Güler arrived at Madrid as one of the great promises of European football, but his prominence has been practically nonexistent. Injuries marked his first months at the club, but even after recovering, Carlo Ancelotti has barely given him opportunities.
Kylian Mbappé's signing for the next season complicates his situation even more. The Italian coach still doesn't count on him regularly, and the player is starting to grow impatient. At 20 years old, he considers it a key moment for his development and doesn't want to keep wasting time on the bench.
Güler Knows Flick Does Like Him
In this situation, the player's entourage has started to look for alternatives, and one of the most interesting options is FC Barcelona. Hansi Flick has followed his evolution and believes he would fit well into his project, especially as a rotation option for Lamine Yamal and Raphinha.
The blaugrana sporting director, Deco, was one of the main advocates for his signing two years ago and maintains a good relationship with his entourage. The Turk is aware that, had he signed for Barça, his fate could have been very different. Meanwhile, he fights for minutes in Madrid, players of his same generation like Lamine Yamal, Fermín López, and Pau Cubarsí are key pieces in the first team of the Culers.
A Complicated Signing, But Not Impossible
The major obstacle for Arda Güler to end up at Barça is his 1 billion euro clause, an insurmountable barrier that Florentino Pérez is not willing to negotiate. Additionally, in Madrid, they know that loaning a player to Barça would be a strategic mistake. So the only viable option would be a loan or a sale to a third club.
Teams like Liverpool have also shown interest in the young talent, seeing him as a possible heir to Mohamed Salah. This could further complicate the operation for Barça, which will have to wait for the outcome of the saga.
Another factor influencing Güler's decision is his relationship with Ancelotti. The Italian coach believes that the player's entourage has convinced him that he deserves more minutes without having earned them. Something that has ultimately distanced him from the starting team.
If Ancelotti remains in charge of Madrid, Güler could force his exit in the summer. Barça, which plans to make several sales to generate income, will be alert to any opportunity that may arise.
Laporta and Deco are clear: if there is the slightest possibility of incorporating Güler, Barça will explore it. With the club's economic recovery and the return to Camp Nou, the blaugranas will be in a better position to undertake major operations.