<!--Article Start--> <p style="text-align: justify">After weeks of speculation, <strong><a href="http://www.thehardtackle.com/category/la-liga-2/barcelona/" target="_blank">FC Barcelona</a></strong> have <a href="http://www.fcbarcelona.com/football/first-team/detail/article/agreement-with-atletico-madrid-for-the-signing-of-arda-turan" target="_blank">confirmed</a> that they have signed Arda Turan for a 34 million with a a sell-backa clause to <strong><a href="http://www.thehardtackle.com/tag/atletico-madrid/" target="_blank">Atletico Madrid</a></strong> which could be exercised till the 20<sup>th</sup> July.</p> <p style="text-align: justify">The Turkish international was previously linked with a move to Chelsea and Barcelona but it seems that the treble winners have finally emerged on the top after lining up a a 34 million move for the player. Turan signed a <a href="http://www.fcbarcelona.com/football/first-team/detail/article/arda-turan-character-strength-and-technique" target="_blank">5 year contract</a> at Barcelona but the club have confirmed that they have the option to sell the player back to Atletico Madrid, if they so decide, by the 20<sup>th</sup> of July.</p> <p style="text-align: justify"><em>FC Barcelona and Atl tico Madrid have reached an agreement for the transfer of the player<strong> </strong>Arda Turan. FC Barcelona reserve the right to re-sell the player to Atl tico until 20 July.</em></p> <p style="text-align: justify"><em>The agreement includes the option of selling the player to Atl tico Madrid for the fixed fee less 10% option costs. This option could be exercised by FC Barcelona up until midnight of 20 July if the next Board of Directors should wish so. </em></p> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"> <p dir="ltr" lang="en">OFFICIAL- <a href="https://twitter.com/FCBarcelona">@fcbarcelona</a> announce the signing of <a href="https://twitter.com/ArdaTuran10line">@ArdaTuran10line</a> Welcome Arda! <a href="http://t.co/MVxHkgwOsv">pic.twitter.com/MVxHkgwOsv</a></p> . a FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona) <a href="https://twitter.com/FCBarcelona/status/618135032499208193">July 6, 2015</a></blockquote> <p style="text-align: justify">This clause has been inserted keeping in mind that the new club President will be announced on the 18<sup>th</sup> of July this year. Therefore, even though Barcelona have officially signed and unveiled Arda Turan, the new President must approve the decision in order to make the move permanent.</p> <p class="entry-title"><em><strong><a href="http://www.thehardtackle.com/2015/david-de-gea-to-force-his-way-out-of-manchester-united-casillas-linked-with-a-move-to-porto/" target="_blank">Also Read: David De Gea To Force His Way Out Of Manchester United; Casillas Linked With A Move To Porto</a></strong></em></p> <p style="text-align: justify">It is understood that Luis Enrique was keen on signing the Atletico Madrid player in a bid to strengthen his team at Camp Nou. Having won the treble last season, it will be interesting to see how Arda Turan fits into the team given the cluba s vocal interest in Juventus midfielder Paul Pogba.</p> <p style="text-align: justify"></p> <p style="text-align: justify"><em>Cover image courtesy the official website of FC Barcelona</em></p> <!--Article End-->