Soccer-Madrid will be patient with Guler after debut, boss Ancelotti says

Soccer Football - Real Madrid v RCD Mallorca - Santiago Bernabeu, Madrid, Spain - January 3, 2024 Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti REUTERS/Juan Medina/File Photo

(Reuters) - Real Madrid will not rush things with Turkish attacking midfielder Arda Guler, manager Carlo Ancelotti said after the 18-year-old made his long-awaited debut for the Spanish giants in their 3-1 win over Arandina in the Copa del Rey on Saturday.

The Turkey international made an impressive first appearance at Aranda de Duero, nearly six months after his move to Santiago Bernabeu from Super Lig club Fenerbahce. Guler suffered a series of injuries since penning a six-year deal for a reported transfer fee of 20 million euros ($21.88 million).