‘He’s flying’ – Real Madrid staff ‘surprised’ by one player’s start to pre-season | OneFootball

The new coaching staff at La Liga giants Real Madrid have been left taken aback by the efforts of one member of the club’s midfield ranks across pre-season to date.

The Blancos star in question? Arda Güler.

Midfielder Arda for his part returned to base in Spain’s capital to report for pre-season training earlier this week. Afforded an extra week of rest following his exploits with his native Türkiye at the World Cup, the 21-year-old took his place under the watch of José Mourinho for the first time.

And safe to say, Arda has since gone on to make his presence very much felt at Valdebebas… As per a report from Diario AS, the engine room starlet has returned full of intent and vigour with a view to the campaign ahead:

‘The coaching staff is surprised. Arda Güler has returned from his vacation not only eager to impress, but also in excellent physical condition. So much so that some key members of the team didn’t hesitate to openly praise him: “Güler is flying!” was heard at Valdebebas.’

Arda will now be hopeful that these exploits prove enough to secure for the former Fenerbahçe talent a place in Real Madrid’s first-choice XI to open the 2026/27 season.

Conor Laird – GSFN