18.11.2025 08:04
Alessia Orro, who plays for Fenerbahçe Medicana, made statements about her experiences with the yellow-navy blue team and her time in Istanbul. Speaking about how wonderful Istanbul is, Orro said, "Whenever I have a problem, people immediately offer their help. They are incredibly warm-hearted. As I experience life here, I see that all the negative comments made about Istanbul are wrong."
Fenerbahçe Medicana's star player Alessia Orro, who was transferred from Italy at the beginning of the season, made statements to the Italian press regarding the yellow-navy team and her life in Istanbul.
"THE OFFER CAME AT THE RIGHT TIME"
In response to the question, 'Your salary at Fenerbahçe is 600 thousand euros. If you were offered the same amount in Italy, would you stay?' Orro said, 'I don't want to see it that way. I am happy to be in Istanbul because the offer came at the right time. I am experiencing an experience not only in the sports field but also in life. My boyfriend Matteo Picchio is here with me. Volleyball is as popular in Turkey as basketball or football is in Italy.'
'INCREDIBLE WARM-HEARTED PEOPLE'
"Yes, I can be stopped everywhere, whether in the supermarket or in a restaurant. I really love this aspect of the city because Turks are not only warm-hearted but also respectful. I also love the climate. Whenever I have a problem, people immediately offer their help. They are incredibly warm-hearted. I see that all the negative comments made about Istanbul are wrong as I experience life here. Right now, we are in love with this place," she said.