Real Madrid Nears “The Turkish Messi” Signing, Beating Barcelona in the Race

Real Madrid has already made significant moves in the transfer market this summer, securing permanent signings with Jude Bellingham and Fran Garcia. Additionally, they have brought in Joselu on a season-long loan from Espanyol. Now, Los Blancos are edging closer to their fourth acquisition of the window.

Arda Guler, the highly regarded talent from Fenerbahce, is the player in question. Regarded as the brightest star in Turkish football, Guler has earned comparisons to “The Turkish Messi.” Despite interest from several top European clubs, including Barcelona, Real Madrid appears poised to win the race for his signature.

According to The Athletic, Guler has made the decision to join Real Madrid over Barcelona this summer. Final negotiations for the transfer are expected to take place this week.

Real Madrid’s bid for Guler, as reported by Fabrizio Romano, includes various bonuses, add-ons, and taxes, making the total package worth more than €20 million. While the deal is not yet finalized, it appears to be only a matter of time. In the long run, this fee for a player of Guler’s potential could prove to be an absolute bargain. Despite his young age of 18, he has already gained valuable experience playing at the senior level for Fenerbahce.

Earlier rumors suggested that if Real Madrid were to sign Guler, they would consider sending him out on loan for the season. The outcome of that remains uncertain.

Real Madrid has an impressive track record of developing young talent at the Santiago Bernabeu. Players like Vinicius Jr, Rodrygo, and Eduardo Camavinga all arrived as teenagers and established themselves as starters for the club without going out on loan