Falcao and Arda shine again together at Galatasaray

Arda Turan and Radamel Falcao were fundamental pieces of the Cholo Simeone squad at Atlético for two seasons, between 2012-2014. Together they won the League, Europa League and the Copa del Rey at the rojiblanco club. Now, their destinies have crossed again. The two are training with enthusiasm and ambition to achieve Galatasaray's goals.

As AS has learned, el Tigre is one of the two players who is performing better in training with his goals and brilliant shots. Arda Turan is also super excited, like a child who has started playing football again, under the direction of the legendary coach Fatih Terim.

Falcao has said about Arda that they spent two unforgettable years at Atlético. “We had two very good years. Arda's way of playing suits me very well. It will contribute a lot to the team”, Said the Colombian international. “I am very happy that Arda came to Galatasaray. He has a unique style, he will help everyone and contribute a lot to the team,” he continued.

“The preseason is always difficult because it takes a lot of effort. This season we will work with great enthusiasm to be better and achieve our goals“, said the Colombian, who assures that he worked hard” throughout the hiatus due to the pandemic. “I turned this period into an opportunity for myself and I did studies to improve my physique. I tried to stay in shape as much as I could. Here's a field so I got a chance to run“added the Tiger.

Falcao recalled that he and his wife are expecting a child: “We are very excited. We only have a few weeks left, which causes us a bit of anxiety. Everything will be ready when the baby is born. We are very happy to have a child. It will be someone who agrees with me about what will happen on TV. “