Arda Guler, an 18-year-old talent from Altindag, with remarkable performance has led to being dubbed as ‘the Turkish Messi’ and attracted attention from some of Europe’s biggest clubs, including Arsenal, Liverpool, and Bayern Munich. They have been drawn to his finesse, technique, and mature possession control that seem far beyond his years.
Barcelona had openly expressed their interest, but it seems Guler has chosen their arch-rivals, Real Madrid. His reported release clause of €17.5 million (£15 million) has further heightened the anticipation among suitors like Bayern Munich, Borussia Dortmund, Paris St-Germain, Arsenal, Manchester United, and Newcastle.
With players commanding astronomical transfer fees, Guler’s price tag is considered a bargain for a player with immense potential.
Born in Ankara, in February 2005, Arda Güler started his football journey with local club Genclerbirligi. His natural talent and commitment to the sport were soon noticed by Fenerbahce, who signed him in 2021 on a two-and-a-half-year professional contract. Güler, in his first season with Fenerbahce, donned the number 10 shirt, a significant number for Fenerbahce fans due to its association with club legend Alex de Souza.
