Turkish soccer player Arda Güler, who comes from Turkish team Fenerbahçe, during his presentation as a new football player of Real Madrid CF in the Sports City of Real Madrid CF, Madrid, Spain on 07 July 2023. EFE/ J. P. Gandul

Turkish soccer player Arda Güler, who comes from Turkish team Fenerbahçe, during his presentation as a new football player of Real Madrid CF in the Sports City of Real Madrid CF, Madrid, Spain on 07 July 2023. EFE/ J. P. Gandul

‘Turkish Messi’ Güler: I want to be Real Madrid legend

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Madrid, Jul 7 (EFE).- Real Madrid’s latest signing Arda Güler said he wants to become a legend for the club, after the Turkish youngster passed his medical examination on Friday.

“I want to thank my family and all the people who have made it possible for me to get here. I want to be a Real Madrid legend,” said Güler, who has been dubbed the “Turkish Messi”.

The 18-year-old, who will wear the number 24 jersey, insisted he has no intention of being sent out on loan, and wants to stay at the Bernabeu to fight for a starting place.

The Turkish footballer Arda Güler, who comes from the Fenerbahçe team, during his presentation as the new football player of the Real Madrid CF in the Sports City of Real Madrid CF, Madrid, Spain on 7th July 2023. EFE/ J. P. Gandul

“Many clubs were interested, but I preferred Real Madrid and that’s it. I don’t want to go play on another team. Being loaned is not in my plans. They offered me the chance to come and play here, and that’s what I want,” he said.

Güler is manager Carlo Ancelotti’s sixth new player so far this summer, after Jude Bellingham, Fran Garcia, Brahim Diaz, Antonio Blanco and Joselu. EFE

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