Arda Guler has officially completed his move to Real Madrid, with the reported transfer fee standing at $22 million. The 18-year-old Turkish wonder kid has swiftly won the hearts of the Los Blancos faithful. Since his announcement, Arda has become a trending topic on Twitter, captivating fans who can’t seem to get enough of him.
The announcement tweet regarding Arda Guler’s signing has shattered records left and right. It has rapidly become the second-most-liked transfer announcement in history, amassing over 900,000 likes. This remarkable feat places the tweet above Lionel Messi’s announcement tweet when he joined PSG.
Arda Güler is now the 2nd most liked transfer announcement ever on Twitter:
1⃣ Cristiano Ronaldo to Man Utd (2021)
2⃣ Arda Güler to Real Madrid (2023)
3⃣ Leo Messi to PSG (2021) pic.twitter.com/Caade3jW9A— Madrid Xtra (@MadridXtra) July 12, 2023
Yes, the 18-year-old Turkish prodigy has surpassed a record previously held by the legendary Argentine. Arda’s achievement in breaking this new record highlights the strength and allure of Real Madrid as a brand. His signing has generated a comparable, if not greater, level of excitement among the fans compared to when they secured the services of Jude Bellingham from Borrusia Dortmund.
Arda Guler’s new record is still far from reaching the level of engagement Cristiano Ronaldo generated when Manchester United announced his signing. The announcement tweet for Ronaldo currently boasts 2 million likes and continues to grow. Catching up with Ronaldo in terms of social media engagement will be a challenging task for Arda Guler.
Arda Güler is now the 2nd most liked transfer announcement ever on Twitter:
1⃣ Cristiano Ronaldo to Man Utd (2021)
2⃣ Arda Güler to Real Madrid (2023)
3⃣ Leo Messi to PSG (2021) pic.twitter.com/Caade3jW9A— Madrid Xtra (@MadridXtra) July 12, 2023
Arda Guler has already joined the team for pre-season training and has dismissed any possibility of being loaned out for more playing time. Real Madrid supporters will be hopeful that this talented young player can translate his off-pitch excitement into impressive performances on the field.
Real Madrid fans are thrilled by the pre-season video of Arda Guler
Arda Guler is already captivating the hearts of Real Madrid fans as he trains with the team. The initial video footage showcasing his skills is incredibly promising, leaving fans filled with optimism.
Real Madrid has released video footage showcasing Arda Guler’s exceptional skills during training. In the video, he effortlessly dribbles past two defenders and scores a goal. Some fans have drawn a striking similarity between his performance and a “Zinedine Zidane-esque pirouette and finish.”
🇹🇷 Turkish delight 🍬@10ardaguler | #RMCity pic.twitter.com/9tRMIimj7u
— Real Madrid C.F. 🇬🇧🇺🇸 (@realmadriden) July 12, 2023
The sight of Guler’s display has brought joy to Real Madrid supporters, reminiscent of when he was once dubbed the “Turkish Messi.” Arda Guler faces the immense pressure of playing for Real Madrid at such a young age. It remains to be seen whether he can establish himself as a key member of the squad or follow a similar path as former young talent, Martin Ødegaard.
Ødegaard went on several loan spells before finding his footing in the English Premier League with Arsenal. The upcoming journey of Guler will certainly be an interesting one to observe.