Football legend Cristiano Ronaldo, who wore the Real Madrid jersey between 2009 and 2018, drew attention when he made a scathing comment about the recent performance of Real Madrid’s 20-year-old midfielder Arda Güler. In an interview with Fanatik on May 8, 2025, Ronaldo said, “Arda is talented, but he needs more patience.” His 9-word comment is both a tribute to Güler’s potential and a reminder of his consistency, especially as he prepares to play in the El Clasico match against Barcelona at the Santiago Bernabeu on 11/5/2025. Ronaldo also sent Real Madrid important advice about Güler’s future, urging the team to create conditions for his development rather than rushing.

Joining Real Madrid from Fenerbahçe in 2023 for 20 million euros, Güler scored and broke Ronaldo’s record for youngest player (19 years old) at the Euros, according to Sporting News. According to SofaScore, in the 2024/2025 season, Güler scored 4 goals and made 8 assists in 37 matches. However, according to Sportbibleronaldo, who scored 450 goals in 438 matches for Real Madrid, he played an average of 33 minutes per game, due to fierce competition with Jude Bellingham and Rodrygo. He gave advice to Real Madrid: “Give him the chance to play more often, either in the first team or on loan.” This advice comes in the context of Real Madrid considering a loan move for Güler in the summer of 2025, and has expressed interest from teams such as RB Leipzig and AC Milan. Ronaldo believes that if he plays regularly, Güler could become a “top star”, as he did with the support of Sir Alex Ferguson at Manchester United.

Fans at X are mixed. @Halamadridvn support Ronaldo’s advice, saying Güler needs more minutes to explode, while @Fenerfans urged him to return to Türkiye if he is not used. Confirming that injuries to Kylian Mbappé and Vinicius Jr. will be the main blow against Barcelona, ​​coach Carlo Ancelotti told Marca: “Arda is improving. He will have a chance.” The upcoming El Clasico match with Barcelona’s leading La Liga side is the stage for Güler to prove his worth. If he takes advantage well, it could force Real Madrid to reconsider their transfer plan and strengthen Ronaldo’s belief that this young talent deserves long-term investment. With the advice of a legend, Güler’s future at Real Madrid is becoming a hotter topic than ever. <// xaiartifact>