Jose Mourinho believes Arda Güler could eventually follow a path similar to Luka Modric and Bernardo Silva, with the Real Madrid manager envisioning the Turkish midfielder moving deeper into midfield as his understanding of the game develops.
Mourinho made the assessment during an interview with Spanish television program El Chiringuito as Real Madrid prepare for the opening of the 2026-27 La Liga season. His comments offer an insight into how he views Güler's long-term development and suggest the 21-year-old could eventually become more than an attacking midfielder.
“I really like Arda Güler,” Mourinho said. “I think something similar to what happened to Modric or Bernardo Silva will happen to him. You start in one position and end your career in another. You can start as a No. 10 and end as a No. 8 or 6.”
Mourinho believes Güler can make that transition through greater tactical awareness and experience, potentially transforming his role at Real Madrid over the coming years.
Different future
