Arda Turan : I’d choose Atletico Madrid over Real Madrid anyday
New Atletico Madrid addition Arda Turan told in a press conference he held at his former club Galatasaray’s training facilities, that he wouldn’t play for Real Madrid, even Los Galacticos would offer him a contract.
New Atletico Madrid player Arda Turan stated in a press conference, he held with his agent Ahmet Bulut, who is a close friend to prominent football agent Jorge Mendes, that he was impressed by the atmosphere at Vicente Calderon during the UEFA Europe League game, when Galatasaray Istanbul played against Atletico Madrid. ” With Atletico Madrid i sense it, i can put a fight in this stadium every game” told the 24 years old Turkey national team player.
At a question asking, why he had not chosen a bigger club, he answered ” I did not get an offer from Real Madrid, if one should have came, then my choice would be Atletico again”
Arda Turan on his future at Atletico Madrid
He also added that he appreciates the efforts of Atletico Madrid’s club executives efforts and determination during the one year old stretch to make his transfers complete.
Arda Turan finished the press conference by saying ” I desire to be a symbol for Atletico Madrid football club in the future. Like [former Blackburn Rovers player and legend ] Tugay Kerimoglu and [former Real Sociedad and Villareal player] Nihat Kahveci , i want my name to be remembered forever”
