Turkiye legend Hamit Altintop has claimed Actual Madrid teenager Arda Guler has the potential to switch the legendary Toni Kroos down the years. His remark got here after Guler produced a heroic efficiency in Turkiye’s EURO 2024 opener towards Georgia.
Altintop Makes Large Guler Declare, Says Actual Madrid Have Religion In His Expertise
One of many most interesting gamers in Actual Madrid’s illustrious historical past, Kroos retired from membership soccer on the finish of the 2023-24 season. He received the UEFA Champions League, La Liga, and the Supercopa de Espana in his remaining season on the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium, pushing his trophy haul to 23.
Los Blancos will undoubtedly miss the composure Kroos delivered to the center of the park. However in response to ex-Madrid man Altintop, the membership could have already got the German’s successor of their ranks.
Talking to beIN Sports activities Turkiye on Thursday (June 20), Altintop mentioned:
“Arda Güler has the potential to switch Toni Kroos, and even do higher.
“Actual Madrid consulted with me earlier than signing Arda Güler. They gave him a 6-year contract, are you aware what meaning? Meaning they consider in him & his expertise. Arda will certainly be necessary for Actual sooner or later, if not now.”
Guler, who joined Madrid final summer season, struggled to maintain himself slot in his debut season on the Santiago Bernabeu. Guler solely turned a daily towards the tip of the marketing campaign, however he regarded on track proper from the get-go. The 19-year-old scored six targets in La Liga, regardless of taking part in solely 10 matches.
Guler Dazzled In His EURO 2024 Debut
Guler has carried his La Liga type over to EURO 2024, with him producing a Man of the Match efficiency on his match debut towards Georgia on June 18. After creating a number of goalscoring alternatives for his teammates within the first half, Guler scored a marvel aim within the second half, discovering the top-left nook of Georgia’s internet with a left-footed drive from exterior the field.
Along with bagging a Objective of the Match contender, Guler created three probabilities, tried 4 dribbles, accomplished three tackles, and received 5 floor duels. {The teenager} was deservedly chosen because the Participant of the Match towards Georgia.
