{"id":81412,"date":"2026-09-06T00:41:13","date_gmt":"2026-09-06T00:41:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/spain\/81412\/"},"modified":"2026-09-06T00:41:13","modified_gmt":"2026-09-06T00:41:13","slug":"real-madrid-midfielder-xabi-alonso-told-chelsea-to-sign-is-jose-mourinho-beacon-breaking-lines-with-through-balls","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/spain\/81412\/","title":{"rendered":"Real Madrid: Midfielder Xabi Alonso told Chelsea to sign is Jose Mourinho \u2018beacon\u2019 \u2013 \u2018breaking lines with through balls\u2019"},"content":{"rendered":"

Real Madrid midfielder Arda Guler is starring under Jose Mourinho, as Chelsea<\/a> manager Xabi Alonso is vindicated in his quest to bring him to Stamford Bridge.<\/p>\n

Alonso<\/a> worked with Guler during his spell as Madrid manager in the first half of last season.<\/p>\n

The Spaniard was appointed the Chelsea<\/a> boss earlier this summer, and he reportedly told the Premier League club\u2019s co-owners, BlueCo, to get a deal done for Guler.<\/p>\n

Barcelona-leaning Sport<\/a> reported on July 3 that Alonso wanted Chelsea<\/a> to sign Guler from Madrid in the summer of 2026.<\/p>\n

Xabi Alonso wanted Chelsea to sign Arda Guler<\/p>\n

The former Madrid midfielder reportedly told the Blues that should Enzo Fernandez leave Chelsea, then they should sign Aurelien Tchouameni and Guler<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The report stated about Alonso and the Turkey international attacking midfielder: \u2018He had a special connection with Guler.<\/p>\n

\u2018He made him a starter and kept him there even after Bellingham returned from injury.<\/p>\n

\u2018The Turk stepped up under the guidance of the man from Tolosa, shining and establishing himself in the team.\u2019<\/p>\n

While Fernandez eventually left Chelsea for Man City late in the summer transfer window, Tchouameni and Guler stayed at Estadio Bernabeu.<\/p>\n

Guler has established himself as one of the best and most important players for Los Blancos under manager Mourinho.<\/p>\n

The 21-year-old has made three starts and one substitute appearance for Madrid in LaLiga so far this season, scoring one goal and providing one assist in the process.<\/p>\n

The Turkish star started for Madrid in their 1-0 defeat to Real Betis away from home at Estadio La Cartuja de Sevilla on Friday evening.<\/p>\n

Mourinho deployed Guler on the right wing in a 4-2-3-1 formation and took him out in the 64th minute.<\/p>\n

During his time on the pitch, the youngster took two shots, created seven chances, had a pass accuracy of 90% and won two fouls.<\/p>\n

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Real Madrid media rave about Arda Guler<\/p>\n

The Real Madrid media was hugely impressed with the display produced by Guler, with both Marca and AS raving about him.<\/p>\n

AS<\/a> gave Guler 9 out of 10 in its Player Ratings and noted: \u2018A fantastic match.<\/p>\n

\u2018In fact, he was substituted because he flirted with a second yellow card after a tackle in the opposition\u2019s half while already booked.<\/p>\n

\u2018The feeling that he\u2019d been let off the hook started to bother him and create discomfort.<\/p>\n

\u2018But otherwise, his performance was MVP-calibre.<\/p>\n

\u2018He was undetectable in the final third, breaking lines with through balls, creating overloads in midfield, and taking every set piece.<\/p>\n

\u2018A player who can play on the right wing, as an attacking midfielder, and as a central midfielder all at once.<\/p>\n

\u2018As long as he maintains this level, he should be a guaranteed starter.<\/p>\n

\u2018Even if it makes Diomande\u2019s place in the starting lineup more expensive.<\/p>\n

\u2018This is Real Madrid, and if you want to play, you have to improve on what\u2019s already there.<\/p>\n

\u2018Which, at the moment, in that position, is already very good.\u00a0Rating: 9.\u2019<\/p>\n

Marca<\/a> rated Guler\u2019s first-half performance 8 out of 10 and observed: \u2018FIRST HALF: Brilliant.<\/p>\n

\u2018He was the light in Real Madrid\u2019s otherwise dark footballing side.<\/p>\n

\u2018Impressive moments of quality fuelled his team\u2019s attack.<\/p>\n

\u2018A superb first touch on an impossible ball from Konate set Dumfries free with a pinpoint pass.<\/p>\n

\u2018A luxurious assist to Huijsen for Real Madrid\u2019s first real chance.<\/p>\n

\u2018A dangerous cutback for Vinicius, who, under pressure, hit the post.<\/p>\n

\u2018Another wonderful first touch in midfield sparked a promising Real Madrid attack.<\/p>\n

\u2018He dribbled past Marc Roca and played a through ball that Vinicius just missed.<\/p>\n

\u2018He launched a very dangerous Real Madrid counter-attack with his first touch.<\/p>\n

\u2018He received a yellow card for a minor foul.\u2019<\/p>\n

While giving Guler 7 out of 10 for his overall performance, Marca stated: \u2018SECOND HALF: A second yellow card is shown for a foul on Marc Roca.<\/p>\n

\u2018Mourinho had to sacrifice his quality to avoid further risk of expulsion, especially given he was under scrutiny after the incident that prompted the second booking.\u2019<\/p>\n

AS journalist Tomas Roncero was also hugely impressed with Guler and wrote on X<\/a> at 11:28am on September 5: \u2018Last night the best of Madrid were @10ardaguler, the team\u2019s beacon, @DHuijsen (the Malague\u00f1o was huge all match) and Carlos Esp\u00ed, who is screaming for a starting spot.\u2019<\/p>\n

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