11.07.2024 16:02
Beşiktaş, preparing for the new season in Slovenia, new signing Rafa Silva answered questions from the press. Silva, who has won the hearts of the black and white fans, stated that he has not met Portuguese player Ricardo Quaresma, but he knows him well. He said, "However, I know him well. It is a pride for me to see a Portuguese name being remembered like this in Turkey. This shows that foreign players can become legends in Turkey. I also want to create an impact and be remembered like Quaresma in Turkey."
The new signing of Beşiktaş, Rafa Silva, held a press conference while continuing the pre-season preparations in Slovenia. The experienced midfielder, stating that he did not talk to the Portuguese legend Ricardo Quaresma before the transfer, used the expression "I also want to create an impact and be remembered like Quaresma in Turkey."
"MY TRANSFER WAS FAST AND EASY"
The statements of the Portuguese footballer are as follows;
"My transfer to Beşiktaş was very fast and very easy. I want to continue my career in Europe, Beşiktaş is a club I know. That's why we talked and signed the contract in a short time.
"I WANT TO BE LIKE QUARESMA"
I did not talk to Ricardo Quaresma before my transfer. However, I know him well. It is a pride for me to see a Portuguese name being remembered like this in Turkey. This situation shows that foreign players can become legends in Turkey. I also want to create an impact and be remembered like Quaresma in Turkey.
"MY ONLY GOAL IS TO WIN TROPHIES AT BEŞİKTAŞ"
My only desire is for Beşiktaş to be successful and win trophies. I know that I will do everything for Beşiktaş to win trophies. My goal is to bond with the team and achieve something together. Statistics come later.
"I ENJOY PLAYING IN THE MIDDLE"
I have played in three different positions in my career, but I enjoy playing in the middle more. There is no problem here, I can play wherever the team wants. We are talking to Van Bronckhorst. We are currently trying to adapt to our coach's ideas for the team. We will play according to his goal of having a strong and well-playing team.
"MY ADAPTATION IS VERY GOOD"
This is the first time I have come to another country, but my adaptation is very good. Everyone is helping me. Benfica and Portugal will always be in my life. However, the only important thing now is Beşiktaş.
"I DID NOT CHOOSE TO PLAY FOR THE NATIONAL TEAM IN RECENT YEARS"
The decision not to play for the Portuguese National Team is a bit related to me, it is a situation related to me. I did not follow the European Championship much. So I cannot make too many comments."