Former winger makes surprising confession about his time at Barcelona - 'I was part of a magnificent team' | Barca Universal

"Looking back, I can say that I'm happy with both. They both gave me a lot and taught me a lot. My time at Atletico had a different dynamic."

"Barcelona, on the other hand, was a very different story. Wearing the Barça jersey is something special for any player. That team was perhaps one of the best in the history of football. There I saw how a club can become a global brand not only for its football, but also for its organisation off the field. I was part of a magnificent team. Barcelona is truly 'More than a club'. You feel it even more deeply when you are part of"

Arda Turan moved from Atlético Madrid to Barcelona in 2015 for €34 million plus €7 million in variables after impressive performances under Diego Simeone. He failed to find consistent form at Barcelona, appearing 55 times and scoring 15 goals before departing for Istanbul Basaksehir. Now 38, Turan has transitioned into management and leads Shakhtar Donetsk, winning 15 of his first 25 matches since taking charge in May. Turan reflected on both club experiences, saying he is happy with both, that Atlético had a different dynamic, and that Barcelona became a global brand and one of football's greatest teams.

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