In June 2023, FC Barcelona went for Arda Gulera. The primary mentions of the Catalans’ curiosity within the younger Turk appeared a number of months earlier, when Deco himself went to Istanbul. This passed off shortly following the Portuguese took over as Barca’s sporting director.
FC Barcelona misplaced the struggle for the “golden little one”
Catalan “Sport” reported that Deco “goes all the way in which” to finish the switch of the promising expertise. It was even known as the Portuguese’s “first purpose” following taking on his new place on the membership. Consultants started to marvel how the 19-year-old would match into FC Barcelona’s tactical scheme, what his cooperation with Robert Lewandowski would seem like, and… every little thing modified 180 levels.
After a couple of weeks of negotiations, it turned out that Arda Guler had chosen the provide of Actual Madrid, Barca’s largest rival. All this in a state of affairs the place the Turk was imagined to have agreed all of the phrases of the contract with the Catalans. Monetary points turned out to be essential.
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The Royal crew paid Fenerbahce greater than the discharge clause. Additionally they ensured the participant’s presence within the first crew squad, whereas FC Barcelona thought-regarding loaning him to his former membership for the 2023/2024 season to additional develop in Turkey.
Turkish media reported that Arda himself didn’t see himself taking part in on mortgage in his dwelling nation for an additional yr. Foul play was additionally allegedly performed by the footballer’s father, who used the provide from Barcelona to extend curiosity in his son and acquire higher contract phrases in Madrid. Journalist Toni Juanmarti even claimed that due to this he negotiated a fee of as a lot as EUR 15 million.
– When my father known as and mentioned they wished me at Actual Madrid, I used to be pleased. Every part occurred in a short time – Arda Guler later mentioned in Kafa Sports activities.
Arda’s bumpy highway in Madrid
A enterprise keep in Turkey at first of September made me understand how a lot the nation fell in love with the footballer nicknamed “the brand new Messi”. It was unattainable to keep away from dialogue regarding him and it rapidly grew to become clear that, regardless of his younger age, he had already earned the title of nationwide hero. Nonetheless, his profession at Actual rapidly bumped into issues.
Turek’s first months within the Royal crew had been filled with accidents. On the finish of July 2023, the footballer suffered a meniscus harm. First, it was determined to endure conservative remedy, and when it didn’t give promising outcomes, Guler underwent surgical procedure. When he recovered from the harm within the fall and was lastly going to be within the match squad, he suffered one other harm – this time a muscle harm.
Studies from Turkey added gasoline to the hearth. The native journalists claimed that Guler had issues together with his meniscus already in Istanbul, and Fenerbahce activists hid it from the golf equipment. At the moment, it appeared that the Royals may remorse the switch, and FC Barcelona, which was in a troublesome monetary state of affairs, prevented the problematic expense.
Guler lastly dealt together with his issues, however he did not get any probabilities from Carlo Ancelotti. “He feels cheated,” Turkish media reported in March, as a result of the Italian coach was imagined to play an essential position within the 19-year-old’s switch. Throughout a phone dialog, the Actual Madrid coach allegedly assured him that he would get essential minutes. The footballer was dissatisfied and was considering aloud regarding leaving the Spanish capital.
– Actual informed me that I might be Modric’s successor. It was one thing superb, as a result of we’re speaking a couple of good soccer participant, Arda revealed in one of many conversations.
Arda Guler means purpose
The state of affairs modified on the finish of the season, when the Royals had been nearly sure of the championship title. Ancelotti started to rotate the squad, and Guler obtained the specified minutes. It instantly grew to become clear that Turek may very well be an essential a part of the crew and speculations regarding his imminent sale ceased. Journalists started to marvel why the 19-year-old had not performed in earlier matches.
Guler had six pictures heading in the right direction in La Liga… and scored six objectives. This most definitely silenced the controversy regarding the necessity to go away Madrid in the hunt for minutes. Particularly with Toni Kroos ending his profession.
Already within the first season, he was capable of carry the trophy for successful the Champions League, which was a reward for the lengthy months spent combating with an harm. “Being a part of this superb crew fills me with pleasure and pleasure. My largest dream is to play a major position within the crew that may win its sixteenth Champions League title,” he wrote on X.
These phrases finest show that Guler doesn’t remorse rejecting Barcelona’s provide. The younger Turk may have flourished alongside Lewandowski within the Barca dressing room, however he selected a totally totally different path. – I’ve no regret. Nobody within the household regrets something both, he mentioned clearly in Could.
Euro 2024 star?
Guler completed the league season at a excessive stage and proved that Actual Madrid didn’t waste their cash by paying roughly EUR 30 million for him. The upcoming Euro 2024 might be the icing on the cake for him. Türkiye will face Georgia, Portugal and the Czech Republic in Group F.
He has each proper to consider successful it and combating for one thing extra. On the Bosphorus, they dream of a repeat of 2002, when the Turks fairly unexpectedly gained bronze medals on the world championships in South Korea. and Japan.
– He is extraordinary. He has this particular reward. He scores objectives even when nothing signifies it. I believe soccer loves Arda, Ancelotti mentioned not too long ago.
Türkiye is conscious that it has a diamond within the tough in its ranks. Regardless of being solely 19 years previous, Guler is already used for promotional actions and has a sponsorship contract with Nike. He’s the way forward for the nationwide crew. Particularly since Hakan Calhanoglu from Inter Milan is already 30 years previous and can slowly retire from the nationwide crew stage.
On Monday, Polish followers can see for themselves the magic of Arda Guler. Poland – Türkiye match on Monday at 20:45. Broadcast on TVP 1, additionally obtainable on the Pilot WP platform. Textual content report on WP SportoweFakty.
Katarzyna Łapczyńska, journalist of WP SportoweFakty
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