Real Madrid beats Barcelona to sign Turkish teen star Arda Güler

Real Madrid announced the signing of Turkish wonderkid Arda Güler from Fenerbahce on a six-year deal.

Published : Jul 06, 2023 18:41 IST - 1 MIN READ

Turkey’s midfielder Arda Guler (L) celebrates scoring his team’s second goal during the UEFA Euro 2024 qualifier against Wales.
Turkey’s midfielder Arda Guler (L) celebrates scoring his team’s second goal during the UEFA Euro 2024 qualifier against Wales. | Photo Credit: OZAN KOSE
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Turkey’s midfielder Arda Guler (L) celebrates scoring his team’s second goal during the UEFA Euro 2024 qualifier against Wales. | Photo Credit: OZAN KOSE

Real Madrid reached a deal to sign Arda Güler on Thursday, adding another young player to its midfield.

The 18-year-old Turkey international arrives from Fenerbahce on a six-year contract. He will be officially introduced by Madrid on Friday.

Spanish media said the talented youngster arrives on a transfer fee of 20 million euros ($21.7 million), with add-ons that could reach 30 million euros ($31.6 million).

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Güler, an attacking midfielder, made his Fenerbahce debut in 2021 and has nine goals to his name. He also has four appearances for the senior national team with a goal, which came against Wales in the Euro 2024 qualifier last month.

Madrid recently signed 20-year-old England midfielder Jude Bellingham and renewed the contracts of veterans Toni Kroos and Luka Modric.

The Spanish club also has Eduardo Camavinga, Federico Valverde, Aurélien Tchouaméni and Dani Ceballos in the midfield. Ceballos also had his contract extended recently.

Madrid also recently extended the contract of defender Nacho Fernández, and boosted its attack with the loan of Spain striker Joselu from Espanyol. Not returning next season are forwards Karim Benzema, Marco Asensio, Eden Hazard and Mariano Díaz.

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