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Ex-Barcelona star Arda Turan returns to Galatasaray after nine years away

Galatasaray have confirmed the signing of Arda Turan, who returns to the club of his youth nine years after leaving to join Atletico Madrid.

Turan, 33, was a free agent after his contract with Barcelona expired last month. The midfielder had spent the past season and a half on loan with Istanbul Basaksehir.

The Turkey international came up through the youth ranks at Galatasaray before making his senior debut in 2005. Turan became a star for club and country before joining Atletico in 2011.

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Speaking to Galatasaray's official website, Turan admitted he was emotional returning to Gala, and thanked the club's chairman for making the move happen.