Real Madrid beat Barcelona to win race for Turkish wonderkid

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Richard Buxton·6 July 2023

Real Madrid have wrapped up the signing of Fenerbahçe playmaker Arda Güler.

The 18-year-old was at the heart of a LaLiga tug-of-war between Carlo Ancelotti’s side and Barcelona.

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But Los Blancos won the battle of wills with a deal that triggered Güler’s €17.5m release clause with the Süper Lig club.

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Already a full Turkey international, the teenager is expected to link up with his new teammates during their pre-season schedule.

Güler moves to the Santiago Bernabéu with a burgeoning reputation that has seen his technical ability likened to ex-Madrid star Mesut Özil.