Real Madrid sign 'Turkish Messi' Arda Guler in €30m transfer from Fenerbahce

Real Madrid have announced their fourth signing of the summer, with Turkish wonderkid Arda Guler set to sign a long-term contract.

Los Blancos have been in the mix for Guler for a few weeks, and agreed to pay more than his reported €17.5m (£15m/$19m) release clause to seal the move. He will join Madrid on a six-year deal for an initial €20m (£17m/$22m), with up to €10m in add-ons worked into the deal. Fenerbache reportedly have a 20% sell-on clause for the 18-year-old.

The Spanish giants beat out arch-rivals Barcelona, as well as a handful of other big clubs, for his signature. Guler is their fourth summer signing, joining Jude Bellingham, Joselu and Fran Garcia in what has already been a busy window.

Los Blancos have been in the mix for Guler for a few weeks, and agreed to pay more than his reported €17.5m (£15m/$19m) release clause to seal the move. He will join Madrid on a six-year deal for an initial €20m (£17m/$22m), with up to €10m in add-ons worked into the deal. Fenerbache reportedly have a 20% sell-on clause for the 18-year-old.

The Spanish giants beat out arch-rivals Barcelona, as well as a handful of other big clubs, for his signature. Guler is their fourth summer signing, joining Jude Bellingham, Joselu and Fran Garcia in what has already been a busy window.

"The solidarity contribution fees that will arise as per the FIFA instructions will be paid by Real Madrid CF. "In addition to the transfer fee, a maximum bonus of 10 million Euros will be paid to our Club by Real Madrid CF, depending on the performance of the Player."

Guler will be unveiled to the media Friday at noon and will join Los Blancos for preseason in the coming weeks.