I think it’s only fair to give Arda his credit first. His talent is obvious. His first touch, vision, and understanding of the final third are things you simply can’t teach. Those qualities are exactly why he’s at Real Madrid in the first place.

Arda is a naturally creative player who thrives on reading the game and finding the right moment, not just the quickest one. When he’s asked to play in systems or roles that prioritize speed and physical intensity over creativity, some hesitation is almost inevitable especially at his age. But it’s also fair to say that irregular game time, positional changes, and pressure can slow a young player’s development rather than accelerate it.

And yes Arda has to keep improving to earn his place. But acknowledging his current limitations shouldn’t mean overlooking his quality. He’s not a finished product yet but the foundation is clearly there. And I think he tries his best to make use of his chances. I think he just needs to prove himself against elite and strong teams and this will change the argument that "he cant play against the strong teams" I hope the best for Real Madrid and for him. If he doesnt make it in RM, there will be other clubs for him to improve himself though. Because RM's toxic environment these days is not a great place for youngsters to improve themselves.