05.11.2026 21:43
National goalkeeper Berke Özer, who plays for Lille, one of the French Ligue 1 teams, said that he wants to return to the Turkish National Team. The 26-year-old goalkeeper, stating that he is ready to wear the national jersey again, said, "I have conveyed to him that I am ready to do whatever is necessary on my part as well. Of course, the final decision is our coach's."
Berke Özer, who plays for French Ligue 1 side Lille gave an exclusive interview to beIN SPORTS and said he wants to wear the Turkish National Team jersey again.
''IT WILL BE A BIG CHANCE FOR ME''
Thanking Turkish National Team head coach Sergen Yalçın for his support, Berke Özer said, "Undesirable things happened before, but working with Coach Sergen will be a big chance for me. I hope it will be a very good start for all of us. His support is very important to me. I hope we will represent our country in the best possible way."
''I CONVEYED IT TO HIM''
Also recounting the details of his meeting with Sergen Yalçın, Berke Özer said, "We were already in contact before. When we spoke today, he was by my side in the same way. More than performance, someone being by your side is very important for a footballer. On my side, I conveyed to him that I am ready to do whatever is necessary. Of course, the final decision is the coach's."
''I STAYED SILENT EVEN IF IT HARMED ME''
Continuing his remarks, the 26-year-old goalkeeper said, "No matter what happened, I never spoke about this process. Things that did not happen were written. Even if it harmed me, I stayed silent. Right or wrong, I did not get into any argument. No matter what, I supported the technical team there. I hope I can reunite with the national jersey."
THE SQUAD WILL BE ANNOUNCED ON FRIDAY
Turkish National Team head coach Sergen Yalçın will announce the Turkish National Team squad on Friday, November 6, at 14:00.