Mesut Ozil Picks Real Madrid’s Arda Guler as Better Than Messi and Ronaldo
Former Real Madrid star Mesut Ozil has caused a stir by revealing that he believes 19-year-old Real Madrid winger Arda Guler is better than both Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo. The former Germany international made the bold claim at a recent press event, sending shockwaves through the global football community.
Guler, who joined Real Madrid from Rubin Kazan for an initial fee of €20 million last summer, has struggled to establish himself in Carlo Ancelotti’s starting lineup, making just seven starts in all competitions so far. However, the youngster has been impressive at international level, playing a key role in Turkey’s surprise run to the quarter-finals of Euro 2024.
Ozil, who won the FIFA World Cup with Germany in 2014, has a history of praising Guler, previously hailing him as the best ‘number 10′ in Turkey. "Is there a better ’10’ than you [in Turkey]? Difficult question. A name occurs to me… I have a brother I believe in. I hope that God protects him from the evil eye: he is Arda Guler," Ozil said in a previous interview.
While opinions on Guler’s abilities are divided, Ozil’s endorsement of the young winger could be a significant boost to his confidence. Guler will be hoping to get more game time with Real Madrid in the coming weeks, starting with their away match against Celta Vigo in La Liga on [insert date].
The question now is, can Guler live up to the hype and become the next big thing at the Santiago Bernabeu? Only time will tell. Stay tuned for more updates on this developing story. Follow us on all social media platforms for the latest news and analysis.
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