Spanish media reports suggest that Real Madrid president Florentino Perez has rejected a request for Arda Guler to leave on loan at the end of the season.
Despite limited playing time under Carlo Ancelotti, the club remains unwilling to let the 20-year-old midfielder go.
Arda Guler has struggled for regular minutes since his transfer from Fenerbahce to Real Madrid, spending much of the season on the bench.
Reports indicated that his representatives recently met with Perez to discuss a potential loan move in search of more playing time, but the request was reportedly turned down.
According to Turkish sourcesPerez made it clear that both he and Ancelotti want to keep Arda at the club. The coaching staff is reportedly still confident in his potential and prefers to continue his development within the squad.
Despite his limited role at Real Madrid, Arda Guler has continued to feature for the Turkish national team. Spanish newspaper AS noted his recent performance, stating:
As the season progresses, Arda’s future at Real Madrid remains a discussion topic, with the club and the player evaluating the best path forward.