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Rustu quits Camp Nou

Barcelona's Rustu Recber has returned to former club Fenerbahce on loan.

Rustu Recber has brought an end to his Barcelona nightmare by returning to former club Fenerbahce on loan.

The Turkish international custodian has endured a miserable time at Camp Nou since arriving on a free transfer last summer.

The 31-year-old was expected to be undisputed number one for Barca, but spent almost the entire season on the bench as youngster Victor Valdes established himself as boss Frank Rijkaard's first-choice.

Rustu has grown increasingly frustrated at his situation, fearing his lack of first-team action will harm his international chances.

As a result, he has now agreed a one-year loan switch to Fenerbahce, but will return to the Catalan giants in a year's time.