Sahin reveals transfer secret! BVB wanted Arda Güler | OneFootball

Arda Güler in a Borussia Dortmund shirt? At the moment, that seems far from reality. The 21-year-old playmaker on the books of Real Madrid has been delivering standout performances almost every week. His market value has climbed to an exorbitant 90 million euros.

And yet, there was a time when BVB were pursuing Güler. Credit for that goes to Nuri Sahin (37), who during his time on the touchline (July 2024 to January 2025) was determined to bring his fellow countryman to the Black and Yellows. In a YouTube interview with KAFA Sports, the former head coach revealed the previously well-kept transfer secret. This was reported by the portal fussballeuropa.com.

“I really wanted to bring Arda to Dortmund,” Sahin reveals, describing his conversation with Güler. At the time, the midfielder reportedly told him: “Coach, no matter what happens, I’m going to fight for this starting spot.” In July 2023, the former Fenerbahce player joined Los Blancos for 28 million euros, but initially had terrible luck with injuries there.

“Really impressed” by Güler

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Güler’s attitude “really impressed” him, Sahin emphasizes. He said he replied to the then top prospect: “Good luck on your journey. I will always stand behind you.” And that is exactly what the magician with the golden foot managed to do. “He really did earn that starting spot,” the 37-year-old says in praise of the player, who has now made 70 appearances and recorded 27 goal contributions in LaLiga.

Ironically, Güler has been ruled out during the closing stages of the current season. Due to a thigh muscle injury sustained in training, the 28-time international has been forced into the role of spectator. Real Madrid announced this on Thursday (23 April). However, Güler’s participation in the World Cup in the USA, Canada and Mexico (11 June to 19 July) does not appear to be in danger.

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