Real Madrid are preparing to tie down one of European football’s most exciting young talents for the better part of a decade. Arda Güler, the 21-year-old Turkish midfielder who arrived from Fenerbahçe in the summer of 2023, is expected to sign a contract extension that would keep him at the Santiago Bernabéu until 2031.
His current deal runs through June 30, 2029. The extension being discussed would add two further years, pushing his commitment to the club well into his late twenties.
From injury struggles to untouchable status
Güler joined the club in a deal worth €20 million up front, with potential add-ons of up to €10 million, but injuries derailed his debut season before he made his first competitive appearance in January 2024.
Under manager Xabi Alonso, Güler cemented himself as a regular starter, contributing to Real Madrid’s success in both La Liga and the Champions League. Real Madrid now considers him non-transferable.
