Guler bids farewell to Fenerbahce after joining Madrid

Real Madrid announced on Thursday that Arda Guler, who played for Fenerbahce, has signed with the Spanish giants until 2029. Several European clubs such as Sevilla and AC Milan were also targeting him but their offer tempted the youngster.

The 18-year-old bid farewell to his club on social media after starting his career at the Turkish club's academy. The playmaker has played 51 competitive matches for the first team, scoring nine goals and assisting ten times.

"It's hard to say goodbye, but I had to take this decision to make those who believe in me more proud, to give hope to everyone who is about to give up and to prove that Turkish youth can achieve anything they want," he wrote on Twitter.

The Turk will be part of Madrid's new midfield following Jude Bellingham's arrival from Borussia Dortmund and will be able to learn from the experience of Luka Modric and Toni Kroos.

 

July 6, 2023