In a move that has left the Real Madrid locker room speechless and split, Arda Güler has officially been handed the sacred No. 10 shirt, bypassing the globally expected heir — Kylian Mbappé.
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🧵 Inside the Shock Decision: Legacy Over Hype
With Luka Modrić’s emotional exit, many saw the number 10 as destined for Mbappé, the €250M megastar and France’s golden boy. But in a private meeting with President Florentino Pérez, new manager Xabi Alonso, and club elders, it was Güler who emerged victorious.
Mbappé — though respectful — was said to be “stunned” by the outcome. But Pérez, swayed by Alonso’s philosophy, backed youth, identity, and hunger over brand value.
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🧠 Güler’s Rise: From Bench to Bernabéu Beacon
Once sidelined by injury, Güler’s genius flourished in key matches:
Vs. Celta Vigo: Dominated midfield with Modrić-esque vision.
El Clásico (May 11): Delivered a performance that shifted tides and opinions.
Ancelotti gambled. Güler delivered brilliance.
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🔥 Alonso’s Rule: No Shirt is Promised
Xabi Alonso, set to take the reins this summer, made it clear:
> “No shirt is inherited. It is earned.”
He sees Güler — along with Valverde and Camavinga — as the pillars of Madrid’s future.
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🗣️ Güler’s Words:
> “I will not bow my head in front of anyone. I will earn it — not take it for granted.”
These words stunned senior figures. It wasn’t pride. It was destiny speaking.
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💬 Modrić’s Blessing:
In a private message to Güler:
> “It’s your time now. Lead with your heart.”
A torch has truly been passed.
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🤯 Mbappé’s Position:
Expected to wear 10, as with France.
Remains silent but “perplexed” by the surprise.
Will now likely settle for No. 7 or No. 9, pending departures.
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⚪ A New Madrid Identity:
Not marketing. Not superstardom.
Real football. Real values. Real Madrid.
Madrid has declared war on complacency — the crown
now belongs to the worthy.
Arda Güler is not just the future. He’s the statement.
