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Montella draws Maradona comparison for Arda Güler

Galatasaray's manager compares the national footballer to the legendary player.

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May 17 · 2 min read

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Galatasaray manager Paolo Montella has made highly positive assessments of national footballer Arda Güler. Montella compared the young player to Maradona, one of the greatest names in football history.

The Italian coach praised Arda Güler for his technical abilities, pace, and football intelligence. According to Montella, the national star carries great potential and, if guided correctly, can have a very successful career.

Arda Güler has begun to play an important role at Galatasaray in recent seasons and has also drawn attention with his performances in international matches.

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Montella draws Maradona comparison for Arda Güler

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