2023-07-05 18:48:00
This article was originally published on July 4th and has since been updated with new information.
Last week, FC Barcelona confirmed their interest in Fenerbahce’s top talent Arda Güler. “We’re trying to close the deal,” said president Joan Laporta of the 18-year-old attacking midfielder. It should soon be clear whether the Catalans will be awarded the Turkish international. According to transfer expert Yagiz Sabuncuoglu Güler has returned to Istanbul from vacation and wants to decide within the next 48 hours where his future lies: at Barça, Real Madrid or AC Milan.
Rumor: Arda Güler to FC Barcelona
Update July 5, 8:41 am: Consistent reports of Sabuncuoglu„The Athletic” and “New OpenAccording to Güler, he has decided to move to Real Madrid. Accordingly, the Spaniards outdid their league competitors with an offer that is above the exit clause and also guarantees Fenerbahce a stake of 20 percent in the event of a possible resale. The fee amounts to 20 million euros, which would put Güler in the top 3 of record sales for the Turkish first division club.
Update 5:27 p.m.: „Oley“-Reporter Ertan Süzgun released more details on Wednesday followingnoon. In talks with Real boss Florentino Pérez, Güler insisted on bringing “more money” to his club. The “Royal” then increased the offer of 20 million euros by bonuses of 10 million euros. The resale participation remains.
Fenerbahce boss Ali Koç had previously said the talks were not yet complete, but ruled out the player staying at his club: “Millions of Fenerbahce fans have embraced Arda. We know how much sympathy he has in the cities we travel to. We must inform millions regarding the process. You deserve to know too. The process is not yet complete. When the process is complete, it is my duty to explain all developments in detail. The fact that Arda is so coveted is the pride of Turkish football. (…) I can say one thing very clearly. Arda doesn’t want to stay at Fenerbahce. There were offers that allowed him to stay at Fenerbahce and you have to respect that. I will make the necessary explanations when it is clear under what conditions he will leave. Arda will not be at Fenerbahce next season.”
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Real Madrid is awarded the contract: FC Barcelona also wanted to pay via Güler’s clause
The left-footed player is under contract with Fenerbahce until 2025 but has a release clause that allows him to move for 17.5 million euros, just above his new market value. Güler is already one of the ten most valuable players in the Süper Lig and following an upgrade to 15 million euros also one of the top 10 most valuable Turks.
Barça is also said to have been prepared in principle to pay even more than the clause and to leave Güler on loan for another year with the Turkish cup winners, it said on Tuesday. According to the “Sport‘ a five-year deal with a €1bn release clause from the Catalans.
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TM Opinion: Arda Güler fits in with FC Barcelona, but…
For Lara Karacan, Lead of Content at Transfermarkt Turkey, Güler, who is often considered the talent of the century and who is the fifth most valuable youngster of his 2005 year, would fit Barça’s profile. “He’s technically strong, always has an eye for his team-mates and is light-footed. What he still lacks for world class is the speed that you need in the top 5 leagues.” He also has physical weaknesses. “By the second half of the season he had gained a lot and has become much more robust, but in contrast to his older colleagues he still seems too weak.”
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