Arda Turan: Arda Güler is my brother, but on the pitch I am against him

Shakhtar Donetsk lost 1-0 away to Inter in Matchday 3 of the UEFA Champions League. The Ukrainian side's manager, Arda Turan, spoke to TNT Sports after the match.

Turan said he hopes Barcelona win the El Clasico to be played at the weekend. He compared his relationship with Arda Güler to the Fenerbahçe and Galatasaray rivalry. Turan said: "Arda Güler is my brother, but I am on Barcelona's side. Arda Güler played at Fenerbahçe, and I played at Galatasaray. Off the pitch he is my brother, but on the pitch I am against him." About Barcelona he said: "Barça is in my heart. It is more than a club, it is another level and philosophy."

Turan ended his playing career at Galatasaray and began his managerial career at Eyüpspor. He signed with the Istanbul club on 14 April 2023 and led them from the 1. Lig up to the Süper Lig. The 39-year-old manager took charge of 84 matches with Eyüpspor, recording 45 wins, 14 draws and 25 defeats, with a points average of 1.77.

In his first season at Shakhtar Donetsk, Turan won the Ukrainian league title. In the Champions League, where he is competing with the team for the first time, he took his first win last week against AEK. In 64 matches with the Ukrainian side, he has recorded 42 wins, 12 draws and 10 defeats, with a points average of 2.16.