Real Madrid will reportedly not allow Arda Guler to leave the club on loan during this summer's transfer window.
The Turkey international came up with the winning goal for Los Blancos on Wednesday evening, as Carlo Ancelotti's side beat Getafe 1-0 to move to within four points of leaders Barcelona in the La Liga table.
The goal was Guler's fourth for Real Madrid this season, while he has also provided seven assists, but the 20-year-old has been left frustrated with his lack of starts, with Ancelotti often overlooking him.
There has been a host of speculation surrounding Guler's future in recent months, with a number of clubs believed to be keen to take him on loan next season, but according to Fichajes, Los Blancos have closed the door on a summer departure.
The report claims that senior figures at Real Madrid are not willing to enter into any discussions over an exit, as the attacker is expected to have an important role to play next season.
Ancelotti is likely to lose his job this summer, with Bayer Leverkusen's Xabi Alonso potentially arriving as his replacement, which could boost Guler's chances of playing more regularly from the first whistle in 2025-26.
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Real Madrid 'will not allow' Guler to leave on loan
Guler made the move to Real Madrid from Fenerbahce in the summer of 2023, and he has represented Los Blancos on 49 occasions, scoring 10 goals and registering seven assists in the process.
"I scored a nice goal and I'm thrilled with the three points. We fought as a team, it was a good performance, and I'm happy we managed to win the game. I played in a position where I feel really comfortable," Guler told Real Madrid TV after the Getafe match.
"We knew this was going to be a difficult fixture. There were lots of battles, fierce tackles, but we were able to break the press in the first half, primarily by keeping the ball. The Copa final is a big game and we have great faith in our ability. Hala Madrid!"
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Ancelotti hailed Guler for his "immense quality" after Getafe display
Meanwhile, Ancelotti was also full of praise for the attacker after the league win over Getafe.
"He played inside and he did it in his own way, a very good performance showing great quality and a sense of calm. It's a system we haven't used all that much. In a 4-4-2, he can't play in the centre or only on the inside right," the manager told reporters.
"In a 4-3-3 he can do a great job on the inside because he works really hard too. He's lacking a bit of aggression in his duels but he has so much quality, not just with the goal but his all-round play.
"His future is more likely to be there than playing further forward. It might sound crazy now to think of him as a pivot, but he could certainly play that role in the future. He has immense quality in building the play."
Despite his impressive performance against Getafe, Guler is expected to be back on the bench for the Copa del Rey final on Saturday evening, as Real Madrid tackle bitter rivals Barcelona for the trophy.
Matt Law
