When Arda Guler joined Real Madrid in the summer of 2023 for €30 million, many saw the Turkish player as a reflection of German Mesut Ozil, a player who captivated Madrid fans despite playing there for only three seasons.

But during that brief period, it was José Mourinho, the current Real Madrid coach, who fully utilized his footballing potential, and for this reason, with Arda Guler in the royal team, the Portuguese coach may have a new version of Mesut Ozil.

Because of their shared Turkish roots, comparisons have been ongoing, but also due to their style of play, which relies mainly on teamwork and the ability to provide the final pass.

Arda Guler has indeed demonstrated his ability to deliver the decisive pass, but that has not enabled him to secure a permanent starting spot in the Merengue lineup.

The newspaper 'Mundo Deportivo' mentioned that there are many reasons for this, but one of them is undoubtedly his position in midfield, where he has alternated between right winger, right midfielder, playmaker, and even deep-lying playmaker.

Speaking of similarities, Arda Guler, especially at the start of last season, was seen to have great chemistry with Kylian Mbappé, Real's top scorer, just as was the case between Ozil and Cristiano Ronaldo at one point.

For this reason, José Mourinho has made it a priority to exploit this relationship by improving Guler's attributes, who, despite having developed in recent seasons, still has a long way to go to become one of the stars of the royal team.

Turkey's early exit from the World Cup allowed Guler to undergo a very complete preparation period, and the opportunity is now available for him to earn a place in Mourinho's plans, while the exceptional coach gets the chance to replicate the Ozil experience anew.