Real Madrid youngster’s most recent appearance costs club €4 million – report | OneFootball

When Real Madrid signed Arda Guler for just €20 million in the summer of 2023, it appeared to be quite the steal.

And while Guler’s deal might still be a bargain, there were many variables that Real Madrid had to include in the deal, which, if net, could increase the transfer value by €10 million.

Arda Guler meets key variable in his contract

To that end, a report from Turkish journalist Yagiz Sabuncuoglu has claimed that Guler has recently met a key variable in his contract.

The variable revolves around Guler playing his 50th match for Real Madrid which has handed Fenerbahce a useful economic boost.

As per the report, Real Madrid have now paid Fenerbahce €4 million as agreed in the contract after Guler made 50 appearances for the club.

The Turkish international has now reached that milestone after appearing in Real Madrid’s most recent game against Barcelona.

50 appearances done, many more to go. (Photo by Denis Doyle/Getty Images)

With 10 goals and eight assists, Guler still has a long way to go. But the playmaker is slowly making a mark and Real Madrid certainly won’t mind paying an additional €4 million for his services.

However, Guler’s 50-game milestone also has another string attached to it, as far as Real Madrid and Fenerbahce are concerned.

Upon reaching this milestone, it appears Fenerbahce have the option to demand a friendly with Real Madrid, which could be a lucrative opportunity for the Turkish giants to make some additional cash.

It must also be noted that Fenerbahce have retained a 20% sell-on fee clause in Guler’s contract, although it appears unlikely that Real Madrid would want to offload the Turkish international anytime soon despite links to other clubs.