09.11.2026 23:01
World-famous Chinese player Yushan Zhuang, who wears the Göztepe jersey in the Sultanlar Ligi, has become a lover of İzmir. Zhuang said, "I like the breaks here the most. People on the beach are drinking tea and chatting. As we have also seen from our matches, people have made volleyball part of their daily routine, as in South Asia; that is what surprised me the most."
Zhuang, a spiker who plays for the Chinese National Team and transferred to Göztepe this season, has embraced the city in 1.5 months. Yushan Zuhang, who made special statements to Demirören News Agency (DHA), said that he really loves the calm life in İzmir.
''I WAS MOST SURPRISED BY THIS''
"The thing that surprised me most was the people of İzmir's passion for volleyball," said the famous volleyball player, adding, "As we have seen from our matches, people have made volleyball a daily routine, as in South Asia; that is what surprised me most."
''THE PEOPLE ARE SMILING''
Continuing his words, the successful player said, ''I told the people in my country, China, that İzmir is a city surrounded by the sea. The weather here is very nice, the food is delicious. The people of İzmir are smiling. I can invite people in China, when they have the opportunity, to come to İzmir and experience this coastal atmosphere. I really love tasting the food unique to this place. I love spending time with myself in İzmir. I am happy to be together with Göztepe fans at every match. The togetherness with the team is also very comfortable." he said.
''I LOVE İZMİR''
Yushan Zuhang also said in Turkish, "İzmir is very beautiful. I love İzmir."