Josep Maria Bartomeu continues his campaign in his bid to return to the Barça presidency and spoke to Cadena SER this evening on a number of issues including the forthcoming elections on 18 July, but particularly the proposed signing of Atlético’s Arda Turan.
“Luis Enrique has asked for him. The priorities for the coach were Aleix Vidal and Arda. The board needs to sign a player like him – they have to. They must sign Arda and incorporate him as soon as possible so that he can start the pre-season", Bartomeu said.
He continued, "Before stepping down, we left everything in an advanced state which is why we have the information we need. I am not in contact with the board but the statutes should always be respected as long as it is to the benefit of the club. I don’t know whether Arda can wait 10 days. I hope to make it official in due course and the price we have set is less than 35 million euros”.