Its hard to say goodbye - Arda turan
The Turk says he will never forget his time at the Vicente Calderon, while Josep Maria Bartomeu believes he turned down greater wages elsewhere Arda Turan says he will always carry Atletico Madrid in his heart after completing his transfer to Barcelona. The Liga and European champions announced on Monday that the winger, 28, has sealed a move to Camp Nou for a fee which could rise to €41 million. After four years at the Vicente Calderon - in which he won La Liga, the Copa del Rey and the Europa League - the Turkey international says he will not forget his time in the capital. "I will always carry Atletico in my heart," Arda told the club's official website. "It's been four amazing years. I had very special moments at Atletico and I'll never forget my team-mates, the fans and everyone at the club. I can only thank everyone." Barca presidential candidate Josep Maria Bartomeu welcomed the announcement, but denied that the deal was done just to strengthen