Barcelona have signed Turkey winger Arda Turan from Atletico Madrid for £24m. The midfielder, aged 28, could end up costing 29 million pounds with potential add-ons to the deal. However, Turan will not be able to play for his new club until January 2016 as Barcelona can't register any new players until then due to a FIFA ban.
Barcelona got banned after breaching the international rules on the transfer of players aged under 18. Arda Turan spent the last four seasons at Atletico Madrid, scoring 22 goals after having joined the club from Turkish side Galatasaray.
The signing of Turan could still fall through though as Barcelona will be electing a new club president soon. At the moment the club is managed by a special commission, which approved the transfer, but if the new president elected on July 18 doesn't want Turan then he could return to Atletico Madrid for 10% less than the initial 24-million price tag. Barcelona have signed just one more player this summer, Sevilla right back Aleix Vidal.
Barcelona are 1.72 at Bet365 to win the Primera Liga title next season.
Shumar4life 8 years ago
Arda is fantastic player but I don't believe that he will have secure place in top 11. Busquets, Rakitic and Iniesta had amazing season, and somehow I believe that he is coming to be player in rotation despite his huge quality. He will have his role which will depend on tactical thoughts of his manager
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Alexa Alexa 8 years ago
This can be fantastic deal for the Catalan side.They need to srenth midfield,it is very good ,but is is never bad to sign a good player.Arda Turan is very good player and I am sure tha he will have no troubles of settling in the team.He can contribute a lot for Barcelona,there is no any doubt about that.
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juventino 8 years ago
Well, Arda Turan is a fantastic player and he might find place in every team in the world. But, I think that he made huge mistake with this move. He will be reserve in Barcelona because they have Messi and Neymar on sides. He had to choose another club. Club in which would be one of the major players. Also, he will be not...
Well, Arda Turan is a fantastic player and he might find place in every team in the world. But, I think that he made huge mistake with this move. He will be reserve in Barcelona because they have Messi and Neymar on sides. He had to choose another club. Club in which would be one of the major players. Also, he will be not able to play until January, and that is big problem for him and his form.
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sharpe 8 years ago
I'm afraid that I've not seen Turan in so many games and that's why I can't comment his qualities but if Barcelona spent such a huge amount for him I guess he is a good player. Probably will be reasonable idea for Barca to loan him to other club till January or just leave him in Atletico during that period which will help...
I'm afraid that I've not seen Turan in so many games and that's why I can't comment his qualities but if Barcelona spent such a huge amount for him I guess he is a good player. Probably will be reasonable idea for Barca to loan him to other club till January or just leave him in Atletico during that period which will help him to maintain his condition and form.
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seculla 8 years ago
What a great player is Arda Turan, he is a real fighter on the field. It's great signing for Barcelona, but just like it's stated in this article he won't be able to play for his new club until January 2016 because of the ban that Barcelona got for braking "Fair Play rules in spending money". Anyway, it's great thing for...
What a great player is Arda Turan, he is a real fighter on the field. It's great signing for Barcelona, but just like it's stated in this article he won't be able to play for his new club until January 2016 because of the ban that Barcelona got for braking "Fair Play rules in spending money". Anyway, it's great thing for Arda Turan too, he will be playing in much better club now, and he will have much more chances to win a trophies.
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rikimartin4444_115925 8 years ago
Great news for all Barcelona fans. They bought a fantastic player and great warrior on the field. Arda Turan played at top level for the last couple years and now it is time for him to make step forward in his carer. Barcelona is great place to do something like that and I expect lot of goals and assists from him next season....
Great news for all Barcelona fans. They bought a fantastic player and great warrior on the field. Arda Turan played at top level for the last couple years and now it is time for him to make step forward in his carer. Barcelona is great place to do something like that and I expect lot of goals and assists from him next season.
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h34dhunt3r 8 years ago
Great singing for Barcelona. Arda Turan is one of top class midfielders and he will make Barcelonas squad even stronger. Yes he is 28 years onld, but that just means that hes completly grown as a player. He wont be able to play until january until winter transfer period since they are forbidden by football assosiation....
Great singing for Barcelona. Arda Turan is one of top class midfielders and he will make Barcelonas squad even stronger. Yes he is 28 years onld, but that just means that hes completly grown as a player. He wont be able to play until january until winter transfer period since they are forbidden by football assosiation. This auto means that Pogba wont be joining european champion squad, as tabloid spreaded out rumors lately. Good luck in your next adventure Arda.
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