23.09.2024 17:50
Former Galatasaray striker Bafetimbi Gomis made a noteworthy confession in an interview with the French press. Gomis stated, "Before transferring to Galatasaray, I was a Fenerbahçe fan. Fenerbahçe had made several attempts to sign me."
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Former Galatasaray striker Bafetimbi Gomis spoke to the French press outlet Le Carre. In statements that will be widely discussed, Gomis also made a confession about Fenerbahçe that will anger the yellow-reds.
"I WAS A FENERBAHÇE FAN"
Gomis's statements are as follows;
"Before transferring to Galatasaray, I was a Fenerbahçe fan. Fenerbahçe had attempted to transfer me many times and since they were the first Turkish club to contact me, I followed them from afar.
"MY TRUE PLACE IS GALATASARAY"
Fenerbahçe first transferred Mamadou Niang in my place, and then Moussa Sow. Both were very successful in the meantime... I continued to watch Fenerbahçe, but after transferring to Galatasaray and playing there, I realized that my true place was Galatasaray due to having a francophone school and my goal celebration being a lion. Compared to the rivalry of Saint-Etienne-Lyon, where Lyon is much superior...
"GALATASARAY IS AHEAD"
-Galatasaray and Fenerbahçe are almost at an equal level.
Galatasaray is above Fenerbahçe. In my opinion, Galatasaray is a bit ahead. Because it is the club that has won the most trophies and for that reason...
-If you had played for Fenerbahçe, you would say Fenerbahçe.
No, no, no, what I said is true! You can see it by looking at the number of trophies!
"THERE IS A STRONG BOND"
I won many trophies in two years at Galatasaray. I met many patients in Turkey whose last wish was to see me. My name was given to newborn babies, tattoos were made, my name was written on cars. I can say that there is a very strong bond between Turkey and Saudi Arabia and me.
FATIH TERIM'S WORDS
-You worked with a legendary coach in Turkey.
Fatih Terim!
-Is it true that you left because you overshadowed Fatih Terim in his first term, as you were very popular?
I don't think so. I was popular and I am still popular, but I don't think I left because I overshadowed Fatih Terim. When we look at his achievements and what he has contributed to Turkish football, I don't think there could be anyone who could overshadow him. Fatih Terim is an important figure in my success at Galatasaray. I won my first championship in my career with him. We are very close friends today. When we have time, we call each other, he knows my family, and I know his family, a true friend. We don't hesitate to have long conversations when I have something I need to consult him about.
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