Hes flying Real Madrid staff surprised by one players start to pre-seasonThe new coaching staff at La Liga giants Real Madrid have been left taken aback by the efforts of one member of the clubs midfield ranks across pre-season to date.The Blancos star in question? Arda Gler.Midfielder Arda for his part returned to base in Spains capital to report for pre-season training earlier this week. Afforded an extra week of rest following his exploits with his native Trkiye at the World Cup, the 21-year-old took his place under the watch of Jos Mourinho for the first time.And safe to say, Arda has since gone on to make his presence very much felt at Valdebebas As per a report from Diario AS, the engine room starlet has returned full of intent and vigour with a view to the campaign ahead:The coaching staff is surprised. Arda Glerhas returned from his vacationnot only eager to impress, but also inexcellent physical condition. So much so that some key members of the team didnt hesitate to openly praise him:Gler is flying! was heard at Valdebebas.Arda will now be hopeful that these exploits prove enough to secure for the former Fenerbahetalent a place in Real Madrids first-choice XI to open the 2026/27 season.Conor Laird GSFN