Earlier this month, Arda Guler made the decision to joinReal Madridfrom Fenerbahce. The 18-year-old had been heavily linked with joiningBarcelona, but he ultimately decided to join their El Clasico rivals instead.
FormerBarcelonaand Atletico Madrid midfielderArda Turanknows of Guler very well, as they are both from Turkey. In aninterviewwithRezzan YetisofTivibu Spor, the 36-year-old admitted that he would have preferred the teenager to join his former club, although he understands why he choseReal Madrid.
“I would have been much happier if Arda Guler had gone toBarcelona, but I don’t find it strange his choice to joinReal Madrid. TheBarcelonaI played for was the best in history, but the currentBarcelonais a rebuildingBarcelona.Real Madridis also getting younger but they are a more mature team. I wish him well.”
Turan also firmly believes that Guler will go on to become one of the best players in world football.
“Arda Guler is a very valuable player for our country’s football. First of all, I would like to thankFenerbahçefor their contribution to Arda’s development. I wish Arda success in his life. I believe he will be one of the best football players in the world. He looks very nice with his family. Let him enjoy these situations.
“TheReal Madridjersey suits him very well. He was my rival at Fenerbahce in Turkey and he is my rival atReal Madridin Spain. May Arda be very successful but mayBarcelonaand Atletico Madrid win all the titles in the єɴԀ.”
Guler is in an environment in which he can continue his outstanding development, and he has alreadyimpressingclub officials atReal Madrid. The sky is very much the limit for the talented youngster.
