Real Madrid fans, club president Florentino Pérez’in Santiago Bernabeu on May 16, 2025 with a striking statement in an event was enthusiastic. Pérez announced that 20 -year -old Turkish star Arda Güler will wear the legendary 10 jersey since the 2025/2026 season. This decision crowned the rise of Güler in the club, and created a wave of excitement among the fans. @Halamadridvn and @fenerfans on the X platform, “Arda’s time is here!” He celebrated with his shares. Güler will take over this iconic number after Luka Modrić retired in the summer of 2025 and is preparing to print his name on Real Madrid history.
Guler, 2023’te Fenerbahce for 20 million euros was transferred to great expectations. However, injuries and limited time forced him in the first two years. The 2024/2025 season was his explosion year. According to Sofascore data, Güler, who recorded 6 goals and 10 assists in 40 games, became a hero with his 2-1 win against Barcelona in El Clasico on May 11, 2025. According to Marca, this performance convinced Pérez that Güler deserves number 10. Ancelotti’s praise of “Arda, the Leader of the Future ve and Cristiano Ronaldo’s interpretation of“ Talented, but patient ”confirms the potential of the young star.
The number 10 is the legacy of legends such as Alfredo di Stefano, Ferenc Puskás and Modrić in Real Madrid. “Arda has a vision and character that can carry the weight of this uniform, Pé Pérez told AS. Güler’s record (the youngest goal scorer) and La Liga’da 2,3 successful Dribbling average per game, shows that he was worthy of this honor. In X, @Ardaguzerfans said, “Number 10 will suit Arda!” He shared the joy, but @Laligatalk said that some fans expect Bellingham to receive this number.
This decision shows that Real Madrid has made long -term investment in Güler. Despite the return of Kylian Mbappé and Vinicius Jr. in the summer of 2025, Güler plans to make the kernel of the offensive with Bellingham and Rodrygo. According to Fanatik, Güler is expected to take more time in the new role, especially after Modrić’s departure, the midfielder will take place. However, some accounts such as @footballcriticx think that the pressure of number 10 may be heavy on the young shoulders of Güler. Nevertheless, Güler showed his determination with his sharing on Instagram with his sharing.
El Clasico victory and the uniform number 10 are the turning point in Güler’s career. Real Madrid, La Liga’da Barcelona’nın 2 points in front of the leader, Güler’s contribution to the Champions League 2025/2026 will be critical. The fans believe that Di Stefano will continue his legacy. In Turkey, Güler became a national hero; Hürriyet described him as the “idol of the new generation .. Güler, who is preparing to shine in Bernabeu with the number 10 jersey, can shape the future of world football, not only Real Madrid. This historical moment is an unforgettable source of pride for both Madrid and Türkiye.
