Real Madrid have unveiled Arda Güler at a ceremony that took place at Real Madrid City and began with the projection of a video with the best footage featuring the player.
Florentino Pérez then took the floor: “Today we continue to bolster the present and the future of our squad. We continue to build on a sporting project that we regard as strategic and fundamental in order to be able to return to the successes we have achieved in recent years.”
“For this reason, today is also a very special day for us. Because a young player who dreams of success in the world of football with Real Madrid has arrived. A player with enormous talent and who, naturally, was wanted by the big clubs in European football. Your talent and hard work have earned you a place at the most loved and admired club in the world. As of today you are a Real Madrid player. We welcome you and thank you for choosing this badge and this shirt to write your own history. At just 18 years of age, you have already fulfilled one of the greatest dreams of your life. You have come to Real Madrid, the club that has won 14 European Cups.”
“You have seen, like so many millions of children, how the greatest comebacks were made and how those Champions League trophies that are now part of the magic of football were won. Here you will continue to develop these values. Hard work, self-improvement, sacrifice, commitment, respect, humility, solidarity and, essentially, something that we are known for all over the world: Real Madrid never give up.”
Speaking at the event, Arda Güler revealed his desire to become a club legend like Di Stéfano.
“First of all, I’d like to thank all my family and all the people who have contributed to this moment. I also want to thank the club president for his kind words. I also want to become a club legend like Di Stéfano.”
Arda Güler signed a new contract for six seasons.
