Real Madrid: Mesut Özil sees a Cristiano Ronaldo-like connection for Arda Güler

Europe 28 September 2025 at 06:10

Joshua SOSSOU

News Editor

Former Real Madrid teammate of Cristiano Ronaldo, Mesut Özil, envisions a bright future for Turkish prodigy Arda Güler.

Despite Real Madrid's heavy defeat in the Madrid derby on Saturday (5-2), Los Blancos can at least take solace in having forged an on-field partnership that promises to light up their season. In particular, the link-up between Kylian Mbappé and Arda Güler, which was instrumental in the equalizing goal (1-1) in the first half. Mesut Özil was quick to notice this budding connection.

On Instagram, the former Madrid midfielder shared a story featuring a photo of himself with Cristiano Ronaldo from their days together in the Spanish capital, paired above a snapshot of Mbappé and Güler. It was a clear nod to the exciting future that awaits the young Turkish talent in Madrid.