Güler's mentor claims Turkish star facing 'mobbing' from Real Madrid teammates
Arda Güler's former coach makes shocking allegations about dressing room dynamics at the Bernabéu, suggesting some players with 'very high egos' are making life difficult.
Shocking allegations have emerged from Turkey as Arda Güler’s former mentor claims the youngster is being frozen out by his own teammates at the Santiago Bernabéu.
Dressing Room Drama
Serhat Pekmezci, who coached Güler during his formative years, has dropped a proper bombshell in an interview with ‘Sports Digitale’, suggesting the Turkish wonderkid is experiencing what he describes as workplace harassment at Los Blancos.
“Although Real Madrid is a megaclub, Arda Güler is suffering mobbing,” Pekmezci claimed, pointing the finger directly at certain members of the squad rather than the coaching staff.
According to the coach, there’s a clique within the Madrid dressing room that hasn’t accepted Güler, describing them as players with “very high egos” who are making life difficult for the young Turk.
Pekmezci suggests that while Güler has remained patient, even he’s starting to question why he’s constantly being singled out.
Broader Issues at the Bernabéu?
The allegations don’t stop with Güler. Pekmezci went on to make some proper Adam and Eve’s about the broader culture at Madrid, suggesting:
- The toxic dressing room allegedly prevented Jürgen Klopp from joining the club
- Similar issues supposedly contributed to Xabi Alonso’s departure
- Some players would need to leave before certain managers would consider joining
These claims paint a concerning picture of potential factions within what’s traditionally considered one of football’s most professional environments.
Controversial Comparisons
Pekmezci didn’t half raise eyebrows when he boldly claimed that Fenerbahçe, where Güler previously played, is “a bigger club than Real Madrid” – a statement that won’t go down well with the Madrid faithful.
He cited Fenerbahçe’s basketball success and homegrown legends as justification for this controversial take, while also revealing his own difficult exit from the Turkish giants, claiming he too experienced workplace harassment there.
Credibility Questions
While these allegations are serious, it’s worth noting that Pekmezci also made some questionable statements about other players, including Colombian Jhon Durán, suggesting he has “serious mental problems” – comments that raise questions about the overall tone and reliability of the interview.
For now, neither Güler nor Real Madrid have responded to these explosive claims, which have caused quite a stir in Turkish media circles.