“Arda Guler Has More Potential Than Messi”: Real Madrid’s Star Youth Coach Speaks

• Arda Guler remains one of Europe's brightest footballing prodigies in recent time
• The young attacker joined La Liga club Real Madrid earlier in the summer
• A youth coach has likened the forward's potential to Inter Miami star Lionel Messi

Arda Guler's immense talent left many drooling and several European giants at loggerheads to secure his signature.

The former Fernabace star who eventually opted to join La Liga giants Real Madrid, has been tipped to become one of the finest in the coming years.

Possessing skills similar to Argentine superstar Lionel Messi, the Turkish sensation has often dazzled many with his impeccable talent and showstopper abilities.

Guler's summer transfer to Real Madrid has generated vibrant discussions, and his potential has been a subject of admiration, as highlighted by his former youth coach in a recent interview.

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Turkish coach Erol Tokgözler, who according to reports from Diario AS, trained the Madrid player before he signed for Fenerbahçe at the age of 13 when he was still at Genclerbirligi, has made a bold claim comparing the young attacker with Messi.

In a recent interview via Madrid Universal, the 51-year-old coach stated:

"Messi is the biggest I've ever seen, and Arda has great abilities. Messi has already achieved everything and Arda has to do it, he is still a child.

Stressing on Guler's potential, the coach continued.

"But if we talk about purely potential, Arda has more potential than Messi. Although he still has all the way to go."

I've never seen a talent like him at that age. When Arda starts playing in Spain, they will realize that he's a world-class player."

While fans eagerly anticipate Guler's debut with the La Liga giants Real Madrid, the exact timeline remains uncertain, keeping the excitement surrounding the young prodigy at a fever pitch.

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Modric hails Real Madrid wonderkid

Earlier, Sports Brief reported on Real Madrid midfielder Luka Modric showering praise on Guler, referring to the young talent as a 'once-in-a-generation' player.

Guler, often compared to Lionel Messi due to his shared characteristics with the Argentine, completed a €20 million move to Madrid from Fenerbahce this summer.

Unfortunately, the 18-year-old has been unable to exhibit his skills at the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium due to a meniscus injury he sustained in the pre-season.