Written by Emre Sarigul for turkish-football.com:
Back in 2022 Mesut Özil told the teenager: “You will be a world star.” Two years on Arda Guler is a Real Madrid player and has returned to the Turkey squad just in time for Euro 2024 after an injury-plagued first half of this season. While his fitness remains a question mark, his talent is undeniable: he can single-handedly change the course of a match with his dazzling footwork and knack for scoring spectacular goals. Guler's ability to create something out of nothing makes him a nightmare for defenders, sparks hope for Turkish fans and injects excitement and unpredictability into Vincenzo Montella’s attack. Has the potential to be a game-changer at Euro 2024 if he can rediscover his fitness and form.