Real Madrid are reportedly preparing a positional shift for Arda Güler, with new head coach Xabi Alonso set to convert the talented Turkish playmaker into a full-time midfielder starting next season.

Under former manager Carlo Ancelotti, Güler was utilized in multiple roles across the attacking front. However, with Luka Modric’s departure, the 20-year-old is now expected to step into a more central and consistent role — one that better suits both his skill set and Alonso’s tactical preferences.

Güler’s football intelligence, exceptional vision, and delicate first touch make him a natural fit for midfield orchestration. These qualities align perfectly with Alonso’s strategic setup, particularly the fluid 3-4-2-1 system he employed at Bayer Leverkusen. Within this structure, Güler could operate either as a traditional No. 10 or as a deeper-lying playmaker responsible for dictating tempo and launching attacks.

This role adjustment could prove to be a defining move for both player and club, offering Güler the platform to become a central creative force in Real Madrid’s evolving squad.

With Alonso’s philosophy emphasizing central progression, quick transitions, and vertical compactness, Güler’s profile may soon flourish as a linchpin in the next era of Real Madrid football.

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