Statement on Arda Güler from Arda Turan: I Am on Barcelona's Side

Shakhtar Donetsk Head Coach Arda Turan made statements regarding Arda Güler, who plays for Real Madrid, following the Champions League match against Inter.

Shakhtar Donetsk Head Coach Arda Turan touched upon the rivalry between Barcelona and Real Madrid following their 1-0 away defeat to Inter in the third week of the Champions League. Expressing his affection for national footballer Arda Güler, who wears the Real Madrid jersey, Turan evaluated their relationship through their club histories in Turkey.

In his statement, Arda Turan used the following expressions: "Arda Güler is my brother, but I am on Barcelona's side. It's the same situation; he played for Fenerbahçe, I played for Galatasaray. Off the pitch he is my brother, but on the pitch I am against him. Barça is in my heart. Barça is more than a club, it's another level, another philosophy. I love it very much and I have great respect."