Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti has remained tight-lipped about Arda Guler's situation at the club, simply stating that the Turkish wonderkid is "okay" and "ready to play" despite continued speculation about his future at the Santiago Bernabeu.
The 19-year-old talent was once again left watching from the sidelines as Real Madrid secured a commanding 2-0 victory over Girona on Sunday evening. Guler's absence from the pitch has become a recurring theme this season, raising questions about his role within the squad.
The statistics paint a concerning picture of Guler's involvement with Los Blancos. While he has been named in the squad for 28 matches this season, his actual playing time amounts to just 967 minutes. The situation has become particularly acute since the start of 2025, with Guler being an unused substitute in nine out of Real Madrid's 16 matches. His only two starts this year have come in Copa del Rey fixtures, accumulating a mere 291 minutes of play time.
These limited opportunities have fueled speculation about the youngster's satisfaction in Madrid, especially given his impressive performances at EURO 2024 before the current season began. When questioned about Guler's status and his lack of even warm-up time during the Girona match, Ancelotti offered a characteristically brief response, stating that the player was "okay" and "ready to play."
The Turkish playmaker will now look toward Real Madrid's upcoming Copa del Rey semi-final first leg against Real Sociedad as another potential opportunity to prove his worth and gain some much-needed playing time. As uncertainty continues to surround his situation, all eyes will be on whether Ancelotti decides to give the talented teenager a chance to showcase his abilities on the pitch.
