01.07.2026 21:01
Brazilian footballer Fred, whose future at Fenerbahçe is uncertain, stated that they need to deliver their best performance across all competitions, saying, "We must attract our fans to our side with the performance we show. We should demonstrate this through the effort we put in. We will give our all, and in the end, I hope we will achieve the championship." These words were interpreted as a sign that Fred will remain with the team next season.
Fred, who is continuing his pre-season preparations with Fenerbahçe at the Topuk Yaylası Facilities, was a guest on the 'Interview of the Day' program broadcast on Fenerbahçe TV.
"WE ARE STAYING IN A PEACEFUL AND HIGH PLACE" Evaluating the camp process first, Fred said, "We continue our training and want to make the best start. There is an important season ahead of us. Therefore, we must continue our training in the best possible way. We can have great training here. At the same time, being close to Istanbul is an advantage. We are staying in a peaceful and high place. We are in a beautiful place for training and camp. I must say that the conditions are very good and favorable. We are enjoying this place with my teammates."
"I AM HAPPY THAT HE RETURNED" Referring to Head Coach Ismail Kartal, the experienced player said, "He is truly a wonderful person. He was the one who brought me here in the first place. I want to express my gratitude to him for that. We had very good times when I worked with him. I am very happy that he returned to Fenerbahçe. I hope we will have a great season together. I think we have good communication. We are always clear with each other. He is not only a good person but also a good coach."
"WE ARE HAVING STRONG, TOUGH, AND QUALITY TRAININGS" Regarding the team's work tempo, Fred said, "I must say we have made a strong and tough start. Of course, this might be hard for the players, but it has to be this way because we need to start well. We will play Champions League matches. While doing our work here, we must give our all. I think we are in a good situation overall. We are having strong, tough, and quality trainings. We need to continue these trainings so that we can reflect them on the pitch in our first match."
"THE TIME WE SPEND HERE IS VERY IMPORTANT" The Brazilian player said the following about the friendly atmosphere in the team: "I think this process is really important because we get the opportunity to enjoy ourselves together. At the same time, we joke around and have a good time. The time we spend here is very important for bonding. There are new and young players. The process we go through here is crucial for establishing this togetherness."
"I STRIVE TO IMPROVE MYSELF" When asked about what he still does to improve himself, Fred replied, "Of course, like every footballer, I want to improve myself. While doing this, you can learn things from your coach, experienced players, and young players. You need to be open to learning and continue. This is no different for me; like everyone, I strive to improve myself. I try to improve my passes and shots because you need to make this improvement to reach a better level. For these, you need to work hard."
"OUR JOB IS MORE. . ." The 33-year-old footballer, who describes himself as a 'piano carrier', said, "In a previous interview, I said something like 'I am a player who carries the piano.' You can call me a piano carrier, or rather, you can call midfielders that. Let me explain this a bit: Of course, you need to keep running, you need to give your best for the team on the field. What I'm trying to say is that you need to create opportunities for the forwards, the attacking players, and as a midfielder, you must provide that, because we have quality players up front. Of course, if you have the chance, if luck is on your side, scoring is also one of the ways you can contribute. But our main job is to transfer the ball safely to the front. Similarly, to receive the ball from the back and deliver it to the front line through transitional play. In this sense, to create opportunities for them. Frankly, that's our job, these are the things we do. Sometimes these points may not be very visible, but these elements and points I've mentioned are important for my team."
"WE ARE ONE, AND WE ARE A FAMILY" Drawing attention to the unity and family atmosphere within the team, the Brazilian footballer said, "I think we have a very good and positive locker room. Because we have a good friendship. Of course, on the field, you put up a struggle, a battle. Naturally, there can be disagreements from time to time, moments where you don't see eye to eye. But when you look at the end result, we are one, and we are a family. We always maintain our unity. On a personal level, I try to transfer and reflect my own experiences to the team. I try to help in this sense. I try to share my experiences to maintain our togetherness. Because I think this is important for the team."
"WE WILL ACHIEVE THE CHAMPIONSHIP" Emphasizing that they need to fight on the field for their goals, Fred continued his words as follows: "Of course, our goal is to be successful in all the competitions we play, that is, to win everything. First and foremost, what we need to do is reflect our best on the field. Giving our best is the most important thing for me. We must fight and battle on the field until the last drop of our blood, so to speak. Of course, we must also win over our fans with our performance and get their support. We must show this with the effort we put forth. Only then can we win them over. We always want to feel their support. I hope that this season, as always, we will give our all, and in the end, I hope we will reach the point of championship, we will achieve the championship."
''LET'S SUCCEED TOGETHER, LET'S FIGHT'' Fred thanked the yellow-navy fans who came to support them at the camp in Düzce, concluding his words by saying, "Let's succeed together, let's fight together, let's act together. Because we are one and a single fist. So let's all put forth our best together."