Deco wants Barcelona to beat Real Madrid to 18-year-old Turkish prodigy Arda Guler, whose price tag is €17.5 million.
According to a report by Spanish outlet AS, Arda Guler remains the subject of interest from Barcelona. And Deco’s latest order of business as the Catalan club’s new sporting director will be to secure his services. The 18-year-old Fenerbahce prodigy is also a target for Real Madrid, with his price tag being €17.5 million.
Arda Guler is the most highly-rated prospect in his homeland. The Turkish wonderkid spent most of his formative years with Genclerbirligi SK before joining Fenerbahce in 2019. Since then, he has come leaps and bounds while establishing a foothold in the first-team squad after making his debut as a 16-year-old in August 2021.
The 18-year-old midfield sensation enjoyed a solid 2022/23 campaign, as he was a regular while still being in his teens. Guler chipped in with six goals and seven assists in 35 appearances in all competitions. And the Turkish prodigy’s progress has captured the attention of several high-profile clubs. Real Madrid and Barcelona have been among his prospective suitors.
Real Madrid recently rekindled the interest in the teenage whizkid. And they are working on the deal to sign the youngster, whose price tag is a mere €17.5 million. But they want to loan him back to Fenerbahce in the summer transfer window to ensure his progress does not hit a brick wall.
