A big blow for Arda Guler! Real Madrid confirm new signing sent home from US tour after suffering knee injury

Arda Guler - one of the most promising young players in the world - joined Real Madrid from Fenerbahce earlier this month in a deal worth up to around €30 million. However, the 18-year-old has left the club's tour in the United States after suffering an internal meniscus injury in his right knee.

Los Blancos confirmed that the teenager - dubbed 'the Turkish Messi' - will return to Madrid to begin a 'specific course of treatment'. The club said a time frame for his recovery depends on the severity of the issue. Madrid will be concerned that their exciting young talent has suffered a potentially significant setback just weeks after joining the club, especially as they fought hard to beat rivals Barcelona in the race to secure his signature.

Guler was thought to have just suffered a strain, but the news that he has injured his meniscus means he will likely be out of action for weeks. That could turn into months depending on the severity of the injury.