Real Madrid have officially announced the signing of Turkish midfielder Arda Guler from Fenerbahçe.
The 18-year-old has signed a six-year deal and is the latest addition to the young crop of players Carlo Ancelotti has at his disposal.
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Guler is a versatile player who can play in an attacking midfield role or as a wide man.
He is similar in style to Luka Modrić, and the Croatian midfielder has even contacted the teenager to say that he wants to give him his jersey next season according to Turkish journalist Volkan Demir.
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Diario AS meanwhile, claims that Guler will wear the 24 number shirt.
The Turkish international is still relatively inexperienced, but he has a lot of potential.
He is seen as a long-term successor for Modrić, and he will be hoping to break into the Real Madrid first team this season.
Guler was welcomed to the club by several Real players including Vinicius Jr. who tweeted: “One more that chooses the largest.”
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The signing of Guler is a major coup for Real Madrid. He is a talented young player with a lot of potential, and he could be a key player for the club in the years to come.
