“Our midfield is complete if he agrees to stay” Florentino Perez and Xabi Alonso identify 20-year-old as perfect replacement for Luka Modric.

Real Madrid is about to begin a new era, full of fresh energy and exciting ideas. This new phase comes as the club prepares to say goodbye to one of its greatest players ever—Luka Modrić. After the Club World Cup, Modrić will officially leave the team, ending a legendary chapter in the club’s history.

Modrić has been a key part of Real Madrid for over ten years. He brought elegance, skill, and leadership to the team. His departure marks the end of an era, but the club is already looking ahead to the future. According to a report from Real Madrid Confidencial, the team has a clear plan for what comes next—and it involves one of their rising young stars: Arda Güler.

Both incoming manager Xabi Alonso and club president Florentino Pérez believe that Güler is the perfect player to take Modrić’s place in the team. Instead of searching for a big-name signing from another club, Real Madrid feels they already have the right talent in their squad.

For several months now, people inside the club have been growing more confident in Güler’s abilities. Even though he’s young and was originally seen as more of an attacking player, many now believe he is best suited to play as a central midfielder—just like Modrić did. He’s shown great potential, especially when playing in the middle of the field where he can control the game and create chances.

With Xabi Alonso arriving as the new head coach, belief in Güler has only grown stronger. Alonso is said to be a big fan of Güler’s football intelligence, technical skills, and creativity. Unlike Carlo Ancelotti, who had trouble giving Güler consistent playing time due to a squad full of experienced stars, Alonso sees Güler as an important part of the team’s present and future.

Even though Güler’s first season at Real Madrid was tough—mainly because of injuries and limited minutes—he still managed to impress fans and coaches with flashes of brilliance. Now that Modrić is leaving and a manager who believes in developing young talent is taking charge, it looks like Güler will get more chances to show what he can do.

Real Madrid’s plan is clear: they are not just preparing for life after Modrić, they are building it around a young player they believe in. If everything goes well, Arda Güler could be the next big star at the Santiago Bernabéu.