Arda Guler talks Mbappe, Courtois and Real Madrid Player of the Month award: ‘A source of great pride’

Arda Guler talks Mbappe, Courtois and Real Madrid Player of the Month award: ‘A source of great pride’ Real Madrid have had a mixed start to the new season, but one player who has been a revelation is Arda Guler. The Turkey starlet made an impression during pre-season, and Jose Mourinho has trusted him with the right-wing role at the start of the campaign. Guler was even awarded Real Madrid’s Five-Star Player of the Month for September as a reward for his excellent performances so far. He has now offered a glowing assessment of two of his Real Madrid team-mates, praising Kylian Mbappe and Thibaut Courtois. Guler praises Mbappe on and off the pitch Speaking in a press conference, as quoted by Haber Turk , Guler was particularly complimentary about Mbappe, having recently lost 1-0 to him against France. “Kylian Mbappe is one of the best players in the world,” Guler said. “In addition to his on-field quality, he’s an absolutely wonderful person. A humble, genuine, and honest character.” “Whatever his success is on the pitch, his personality off the pitch is just as impeccable.” Arda Guler has been in excellent form since the start of the season. (Photo by Fran Santiago/Getty Images) The relationship between the pair has been visible beyond Madrid. Following France’s victory over Turkey, Mbappe shared an image with Guler on social media accompanied by the word “Habibi” . Even on the pitch, the relationship is encouraging. Guler has become increasingly important creatively, while Mbappe remains the focal point of the attack. Huge praise for Courtois Guler was also asked about Courtois ahead of facing Belgium, although the Madrid goalkeeper will not be involved. “Thibaut Courtois is perhaps one of the greatest goalkeepers of all time,” Guler said, adding that he has enormous respect for his teammate. It is a huge statement, but hardly surprising coming from somebody who trains against Courtois regularly and sees his level from close range. The Belgian shot-stopper has taken a sabbatical from international football and will revisit his future after the Nations League next year. Guler offers special praise for Thibaut Courtois. (Photo by Alex Caparros/Getty Images) The 21-year-old also reacted to being named Real Madrid’s Five-Star Player of the Month for September. “Being named Real Madrid Player of the Month is a source of great pride for me,” Guler said, before stressing that victory with Turkey against Belgium would make him even happier. Guler will hope to continue his good form after international football and keep contributing to Mourinho’s side. The Turkey international looks set to play an important role for Madrid in the rest of the campaign, and it remains to be seen how his form pans out.