Big surprise at the airport! Rafa Silva is in Istanbul for Beşiktaş.

Portuguese footballer Rafa Silva, who is in transfer negotiations with Beşiktaş, has arrived in Istanbul. The 31-year-old player, who came to Atatürk Airport General Aviation Terminal with a private plane from Portugal with the second president Hüseyin Yücel and board member Feyyaz Uçar to negotiate the transfer with the black and white club, was welcomed by many fans.

SURPRISE JERSEY DETAIL

With the arrival of Rafa Silva, the jersey detail drew attention. While one of the jerseys Beşiktaş will wear in the new season was revealed, the player appeared in front of the camera with the new season jersey. The black and white team later announced that this jersey was designed inspired by the Beşiktaş legacy. Beşiktaş Club's 2024-2025 home jersey will be on sale and on the field very soon.

SILVA'S FIRST WORDS

Beşiktaş's new signing Silva said, "I am very happy to be here. Choosing Beşiktaş was an easy decision. We will work together to win cups and victories. I can promise to work as hard as possible to win victories and cups for the fans. It was easy for me to choose here. I had played against Beşiktaş before. I know very well the atmosphere created by the fans. That's why I'm very excited," he said.

FEYYAZ UÇAR: WELCOME

Feyyaz Uçar and Hüseyin Yücel also made statements with Rafa Silva. Feyyaz Uçar said, "After long negotiations, we brought Rafa Silva, the famous star player of Portugal. Our president Hüseyin personally brought him. We welcome him. Of course, we will all follow the process together. We welcome Rafa Silva again," he said.

HÜSEYİN YÜCEL: WE WILL MEET MORE

Hüseyin Yücel, who played an important role in the transfer, said, "Congratulations, we will see better days in the future. We will meet more here together, hopefully," he said.