13.08.2026 09:31
Dusan Vlahovic, who joined Besiktas's squad, arrived in Istanbul with President Serdal Adalı. It was claimed that the Serbian striker, welcomed by approximately 3,000 black-and-white fans, brought 2 crates of tomatoes with him while coming to Istanbul. The images showing the crates of tomatoes received thousands of interactions.
Besiktas brought Serbian striker Dusan Vlahovic to Istanbul, with whom it announced it had begun transfer negotiations. The star player arrived in Istanbul from Belgrade, the capital of Serbia, on a private plane along with Besiktas Club President Serdal Adali and Vice President Murat Kilic. While many Besiktas fans welcomed Vlahovic at the airport, the 26-year-old footballer received intense attention.
TURKISH MESSAGE: WE WANT TO BE CHAMPIONS
Vlahovic, who was met with intense interest from the fans, stated that he was proud to come to Besiktas, saying, "I feel great to have come to Besiktas. I am very proud. I know what we need to do. I thank everyone who contributed to my transfer. Of course, many thanks to our coach Vincenzo Italiano as well."
The Serbian striker described the place of black and white colors in his life with the words, "Black and white have followed me all my life. In my childhood, Partizan, then Juventus, and now Besiktas follow me."
Vlahovic, who was welcomed by approximately 3 thousand black-and-white fans, posed for the traditional three-point gesture for those waiting for him and said in Turkish, "We want to be champions."
Vlahovic, who occasionally had trouble hearing the journalists' questions due to the fans' chants, said, "I am very happy, it's a wonderful feeling. I can't wait to play."
"WE WILL BRING MORE STARS"
Vice President Murat Kilic said, "Let our community support us, we will bring more stars. Dusan is a world star. Today we are experiencing his honor." Vlahovic then went to the fans waiting for him and greeted them.
ALLEGED HE BROUGHT 2 CASES OF TOMATOES WITH HIM
A striking detail also emerged during Vlahovic's arrival in Istanbul. It was claimed that the star striker brought 2 cases of tomatoes with him while coming to Istanbul. The images showing the tomato crates received thousands of interactions in a short time.