Real Madrid C.F. and Fenerbahçe SK have reached an agreement regarding the transfer of Arda Güler.
The talented player has officially signed a contract with Real Madrid for the upcoming six seasons, solidifying his commitment to the club.
On Friday 7 July at 12:00, Arda Güler will be unveiled as a new Real Madrid player at Real Madrid City. Following his presentation, Arda Güler will speak to the press.
Guler, 18, took to social media to bid farewell to his boyhood club. He said: “It’s time to say goodbye to Fenerbahce, where I had the best days of my life.
“I will never forget the first time I wore the kit that I dreamed of, the pride of the No10 jersey, the magnificent Fenerbahce fans and the amazing support I encountered everywhere I set foot.
“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.
“Thank you to everyone who has helped me become the person I am today.
“You will always be in my heart, my dear Fenerbahce, who opened the door for me to the national team, made a dream come true, and I will always remember it with good memories. Well done Fenerbahce.”
🆕💎⚽🌪️#WelcomeArda pic.twitter.com/tnDSnXLbkK
— Real Madrid C.F. 🇬🇧🇺🇸 (@realmadriden) July 6, 2023
Guler adds to the growing pool of young midfield talent at Real Madrid, joining the likes of Jude Bellingham, Aurelien Tchouameni, and Eduardo Camavinga.
As an adept left-footed player, he demonstrated his abilities by scoring four league goals and providing four assists in the previous season. His skills were on full display during the Turkish Cup final, where he assisted Michy Batshuayi for the opening goal and was awarded the man-of-the-match accolade in a 2-0 victory.
Notably, Guler made his senior debut at the age of 16 and made an immediate impact by providing an assist in his first appearance in the Super Lig.