For many, 'less is more', and that certainly appears to be the case for Arda Turan. He did not use those exact words, but the Turk has explained his reasons for wanting to leave Atlético de Madrid: the money on offer at other clubs and the physical demands of Simeone's playing style.

The club had wanted the player to say exactly what he wanted, rather than listen to his agent. Following the trip to China, that conversation finally took place over the phone and the midfielder apologised for Ahmet Bulut's behaviour, but confirmed what his agent had said: that he wants out.

He wants to leave because he is struggling with the physical demands of Cholo's game. He would rather play in a system in which he is exempt from defensive duties. Arda missed several big games with what seemed to be minor injuries, including the last game of the 2013/14 season, the Champions League final, the last game of last season and the key game in their quest for third place, against Granada.

Atlético have told the Turk the conditions under which he may leave the club. His buy-out clause is €41m. Although they may not insist on as much, the club will only listen to serious offers.

from Marca.

I understand Turan, being under Simeone could be really painful physically and mentally, the player may be tired and not paid the amount he deserves, at least what less talented players earn elsewhere. A departure would be good for him and for Atleti if someone wants to match his buy out clause, he excluded joining a Spanish team, he will listen to PSG and PL teams offers...

Jackson Martinez and Vietto who are doing the opposite move are warned...

From another point of view on Atletico developement, they should grow faster as a club and be able to increase their players wages depending on what they achieved and their importance in the squad, or they will see their main players leave after making a name like at Porto.
They offer a little more than Porto playing in la Liga and highering a bit the wages, but with the quality and hard work demanded by their coach and club, its hard to refuse to go overseas and double the wages...

The Porto model of getting value/Good scouting/ big progression/ getting value again is paying and gives a strong financial stability, but if Atleti wants to compete in domestic titles and give a fight in Madrid derbies and CL, they should keep the players that are key like Koke, Godin, Griezmann...

Their transfer policy, investing on approved talented youngsters like Griezmann, Jimenez and Vietto is very good for the future following a long term plan, but it costs some time to setle and progress, and this would make them being future contenders but not current, but if the players they formed and helped to progress are sold when they reach maturity and be ready for a season race, then Atletico could say goodbye to the league trophy for a while.

What do you think about the player ? His aspirations ? And what policy should Atleti followknowing that El Cholo isnt leaving in the near future....

Well... I dont think any team would be interested in him right now, not after what he said. Maybe he is looking for a MLS sort of team, could even go to Qatar but no top european team for sure.

No top European team? This man is a great talent, fully deserves to be part of a top European team. If running is his issue, he should stay away from England. Another team in Spain, France, Germany, or even Italy should be fine for Arda.

lol he was linked with chelsea and after this he is definitely not coming to us.. jose loves players who tracks back

@D, lol I was thinking the exact thing with regards to staying away from England.

"I understand Turan, being under Simeone could be really painful physically and mentally, the player may be tired and not paid the amount he deserves"

Exactly. Simone's management could be really harsh. I heard that PSG are in talks with him. I think Arda would suit perfectly to PSG.

He is going to Premier League, im quite sure about it.

"He would rather play in a system in which he is exempt from defensive duties"

then not in a top team. also because he isn't Messi or Ronaldo, and in any case in modern football there's no place for players who want to be "exempt from defensive duties", at least not in those clubs which want to win something.

@Dynastian
you really despise Serie A, don't you? :)

^Exactly my point. No top european team would like to get a guy (whose talent Im not denying) that doesnt like to defend or that would prefer not to have defensive duties. He is not even a striker...

Even a guy as lazy as Eto'o was thought by Mourinho about the importance of defending and pressing which gave great results.

I remember Etoo at Barça being the first defender of the team playing as a 9, i remember Etoo playing as a Left back with Inter VS Barça, i dont think Etoo is lazy... at least when he was playing in top teams...

@Shpalman

How do I despise Serie A? I'm afraid I don't understand. I used to watch AC Milan, Inter, and Napoli on a regular basis before. I simply stopped watching them because I lost my time. I have absolutely nothing against Serie A at all. Used to be my 3rd favorite league behind La Liga and Bundesliga when I used to watch all three on a regular basis.

He should take some weight during the summer break. At least he has something to run for.

@Dynastian
said that because i noticed that most of the time you don't bring Serie A in your examples, when it comes to talk about the best european leagues, so i was just asking myself why. you should defo give it a go if you have enough free time :)

Turan finally chose Barça over other pretendants...

^Source?

http://www.marca.com/en/2015/07/01/en/football/barcelona/1435773877.html

This transfer makes no sense. Where would Arda fit? replace Iniesta? I thought Pogba was gonna do that.

Depth. Could rotate with Rakitic/Rafinha/Iniesta for 2 starting places, sad for Sergi Roberto but imo i would rather have Turan at 35M playing in January, rather than Pogba 80Mil only next year.

The addition of Turan and Vidal in January will keep both defense and Midlefield competition at its highest, if someone flops he could be benched so i guess, the 2 lines ( Alves, Iniesta/Rakitic ) would be motivated to keep a starting place.

The title should be more like "We are forced to kill our opponents too much here."

Far from being confirmed tiki. Marca is a shi** source. Besides, he wouldn't be able to play in any competitive match until 2016. I am 90% sure he is going to Chelsea.

Edit: Looks like I might be in the wrong here. Guardian just confirmed Barca's interest and possible thwarting of United and Chelsea's plans. It is surprising how little fight Athletico are putting up considering they are selling to a direct rival.

Same as Cech's transfer to Arsenal, more of a strategic transfer to take away a player from your direct rivals.