Real Madrid and Barcelona Compete for the Signature of Arda Guler, Turkey’s “Messi”

Real Madrid Interested in Signing Young Phenomenon Arda Guler

Real Madrid is interested in signing Arda Guler, an 18-year-old prodigy from Fenerbahce who is also known as the “Turkish Messi.” Real Madrid has been signing young talents in recent years, and Guler’s impressive performances for Fenerbahce have garnered attention from top clubs. Carlo Ancelotti, Real Madrid’s coach admires players who can play different roles, making Guler a suitable option.

Barcelona Joins the Race to Sign “Turkish Messi”

Barcelona is also interested in signing Arda Guler. They need to solve their squad requirements before the 2023/24 season, and Guler is a creative midfielder who can also play out wide, making him a desirable target for both clubs. Fenerbahce will not demand a high transfer fee for the player, with a reported €5 million being enough to secure his signature.

Fenerbahce Demands Significant Transfer Fees

Fenerbahce will demand a significant transfer fee for Guler. This may put Barcelona and Real Madrid off from acquiring the player. However, both teams are willing to pay it because of Guler’s immense potential.

Messi and Busquets Almost Played for Real Madrid Instead of Barcelona

It’s fascinating to know that Lionel Messi could have played for Real Madrid rather than spending most of his career playing for their arch-rivals Barcelona. Messi’s entourage had established contacts with Real Madrid when they were in talks with Barcelona. His father was worried that Barcelona would not give him the opportunity to play, so he asked a former Real Madrid scout to establish contact with the team. The move did not go through.

Similarly, when Barcelona made contact with Busquets, his representatives did not believe he would have the desirable projection at Barcelona, hence an approach to Real Madrid was made. However, Barça was not happy when they discovered that there was a potential pipeline to Madrid.

Conclusion

In conclusion, Real Madrid and Barcelona are in a battle to sign Arda Guler, Turkey’s “Messi.” Both teams have had a history of signing young talents and developing them to become some of the world’s best footballers. It remains to be seen who will win the race to get Guler’s signature, but fans of both teams are excited about the prospect of having him on their roster. Additionally, it is fascinating to reflect on what could have been if Lionel Messi and Sergio Busquets had become Madrid players instead of becoming legends at Barcelona.

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