Turkish midfielder Arda Turan says: 'Right now I am a Barcelona player'

Arda Turan has spoken about the contractual situation he currently finds himself in: "Now I am a Barcelona player per the contract. It was a mutual decision. I wanted to continue my contract with Barça. 

"I will probably continue playing with a foreign team next season, away from Turkey, but if Galatasaray call me, I am ready to join them regardless of the conditions. Galatasaray is the only club I wouldn't give conditions to."  

Turan had his loan with İstanbul Başakşehir terminated in January. 

On the best players he's played with, the Turkish midfielder was clear: "It's not necessary to say anything more on Messi. He's the best I have seen. I also admire Iniesta, for his skills on the pitch." 

Turan also praised his ex-Atletico Madrid teammate Koke: "He's an important player. He managed to break into the Atletico side and he's become a leader. His growth has impressed me." 

Asked about his biggest success in the game, he turned to 2014: "It was an exceptional success for me. We won a league at Atletico against Ronaldo's Real Madrid and Messi's Barça. It was an amazing season. We also won five or six trophies in Europe. 

"I think the start of that period of success is the Copa del Rey we won at the Santiago Bernabeu against Real Madrid. The cycle started there."