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"I can't call him [Modric] Luka, I can't call him [Kroos] Toni, they are older. I learned this in my family. I feel like I'm disrespecting them," Arda Guler has told KAFA Sports.
"I call Toni and Modric brothers. That's why they started calling me brother too," the 19-year-old added.
It's great to know the Turkish wonderkid is so humble at times. This should definitely help him if he aims to succeed in football.
There is a chance Arda Guler will take over Luka Modric's no. 10 jersey once the Croatian leaves Real Madrid. The Turkish gem is tipped to become the 38-year-old's heir.
Arda Guler has scored two goals in his last three appearances for the Whites.
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