21.10.2024 13:41
Altay Bayındır, the former goalkeeper of Fenerbahçe who transferred to Manchester United, made statements before the Fenerbahçe-Manchester United match. Bayındır, who mentioned that he cried after a match they lost with Fenerbahçe, said, "I was in goal for 4 out of the 11 years I spent there. Of course, I wanted to win the league championship. I also remember going home alone and crying after a match we lost. I had embraced it to that extent."
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At the beginning of last season, Altay Bayındır, who left Fenerbahçe for Manchester United, made special statements to TRT Spor. The national goalkeeper also evaluated the Fenerbahçe-Manchester United match in the UEFA Europa League.
"I CRIED ALONE"
Bayındır, who stated that he cried after a match they lost against Fenerbahçe, said, "I was in goal for 4 out of the 11 years. Of course, I wanted to win the league championship. I remember going home and crying alone after a match we lost. I had embraced it to that extent." he expressed.
Speaking about the separation process, Altay said, "In my last year before leaving, I had a surgery process. I experienced many injuries. Sometimes there was an excitement and desire from the fans due to not being able to win the championship for a long time. This negatively affected the players as well. You are 1-0 down in the 20th minute, the match can turn, but the fans' desire can be overwhelming. Football is not an easy game. The opponent is also playing to beat you.
"I DID NOT CONCEDE A GOAL DUE TO INDIVIDUAL ERRORS IN FENERBAHÇE"
Throughout all the years I played in Fenerbahçe, I did not concede a goal by letting it slip through my hands or feet. I did not concede a goal due to serious individual errors. I believe I contributed to my team in many matches. These criticisms stem from the championship that the fans have long desired.
"I DID NOT ACCEPT DESPITE THE REACTIONS"
I had a situation where I could leave Fenerbahçe for free. I could have signed with any team. There were offers from Europe as well, but it was not a situation that suited my character. I did not accept despite the reactions. This is Altay's character. The next day, I went to our president. There was a very good contract in terms of finances. I told our president, 'Let's extend the contract.' This is how the process developed. Our president already announced these at the airport." he said.
"NOT EVERY PLAYER GETS TO EXPERIENCE THIS"
Speaking about the match against Fenerbahçe, Altay said, "Playing against Fenerbahçe is a special situation for me. Not every player gets to experience this. I will be facing the team I captained for years, where I experienced beautiful moments and sometimes accumulated pains. You always have to act in accordance with the interests of the team you play for. But this match will be very special and meaningful for me. I experienced indescribable emotions at Fenerbahçe. I think a new one will be added to that." he said.
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