The young midfielder is having one of his best seasons with Real Madrid on a personal level, having scored 3 goals and provided 12 assists in 35 matches so far. "I am extremely proud to be part of Real Madrid, and I hope to defend this crest for many years to come," he said. He continued: "We have a very strong team, and it is an honor for me to share the dressing room with all my teammates." Turkish star Arda Guler, 20, denied reports that he was being bullied by his teammates at Real Madrid, stating in an official statement that these allegations are baseless. Earlier in the day, former Fenerbahche's scouting department head Serhat Bekmezji made a surprising statement regarding Real Madrid and Turkey star Arda Guler. Bekmezji said: "There is a group that did not accept Arda. They are very arrogant players." Guler joined Real Madrid in the summer of 2023 from Fenerbahche. Guler issued a statement denying these remarks, saying: "I have followed with great sadness the recent public statements made by the former head of the scouting department, Serhat Bekmezji, who played an important role at the beginning of my football career." He added: "From my first day, I was welcomed by everyone at this club with great warmth, and I have always considered this place to be my family."
