Arda: "We’re here to support the Turkish people who suffered in Soma"
Arda Turan pointed out at the presentation of the match, which will bring Galatasaray and our team together in the Turkish town of Izmir, his desire to help and support his people after Soma’s catastrophe.
Atletico’s midfielder appeared before the media to highlight his desire for the match to be played this Wednesday, August 6th to be a source of help for his countrymen after the fatal accident at a Turkish mine last May. "We’re here to encourage and support the Turkish people who suffered in Soma. Things are not easily forgotten. Tomorrow we’ll play for them as well", he said
The Turkish International said he was happy to play this friendly in his country and against the team that saw him grow as a football player. "I grew up as a footballer in Galatasaray’s family. It’s a source of pride to be here", he pointed out.
I'm in Spain’s best Club
However, the Turk has acknowledged that it wasn’t easy to leave his country, but it helped him to grow as a footballer because, "I'm working hard. I'm in Spain’s best Club". Despite this, he believes that "Turkey’s young people must also leave the country to develop their technique".
Arda Turan also wanted to stress the importance tomorrow’s game will have since they’re still preparing Spain’s Super Cup and all the coming fixtures are of the utmost importance. "We have a big final on the 19th, we have to play to win all the matches up to that date", he admitted.
