On May 19, 2025, at 7:30 pm at Vietnam, an inspiring story that spread to the soccer community is an important part of the legend and now Real Madrid, and the team leader is an important part of Arda Güler to give 10 prestigious shirts. This decision was made based on the high discretion of the young Turkish star’s ability, which affected the impressive performance in recent matches. However, what surprised people and admiration was Arda Güler’s reaction when he rejected this dignity for a human reason.
Real Madrid number 10 shirt is not only a number, but also a symbol of perfection and responsibility used by legends like Zinedine Zidane and Luis Figo. Alonso’s proposal to deliver it to Arda Güler is considered a confirmation of this potential of 19 years. In a press conference, Alonso shared that the creativity, techniques and spirit of the Arda War, the qualifications of Herdar’s number 10 legacy. However, he emphasized that the final decision belongs to the Board of Directors and Arda himself.
Soon after Arda Güler rejected the offer publicly. In a brief statement, he expressed his gratitude for the confidence of Alonso and the club, but said that for Real Madrid, such as Luka Modrić, the symbol of stability for years, an experienced and dedicated shirt must be given. “Estou muito honrado, mas preciso de mais tempo para crescer. A lenda das lendas número 10 e quero merecê -la no futuro”. He said.
Arda’s rejection not only shows humility, but also shows the extraordinary maturity of a young talent. Fans from around the world have expressed their admiration through social networks, especially in Türkiye, with a series of interpretations praising their personality. Team colleagues and analysts also acknowledged that this action raised the image of Arda in the eyes of the people and turned it from a talented player into a symbol of humility.
Arda Güler and the story of shirt number 10 are not only an unforgettable moment in the history of Real Madrid, but also a lesson about the value of respect and responsibility. Sometimes it reminds us that rejecting great dignity is a way of confirming its true value and that it is a way to open the door to achieve more success in the future.
