29.01.2025 17:40
Trabzonspor's new transfer Danylo Sikan answered questions from the press before training. When asked how he would like to be addressed, Sikan replied, "In Ukraine, they call me 'S*k' for short. You can refer to me that way as well." The Ukrainian forward's response quickly went viral.
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Ukrainian player Danylo Sikan, who joined Trabzonspor during the winter transfer window, answered questions from the press before the training of the navy-blue team, which is preparing for the away match against Kayserispor in the 22nd week of the Trendyol Super League. His response to a question about his name became a hot topic.
"IN UKRAINE, THEY CALL ME 'S*K'"
When asked about the pronunciation of his name and how he would like to be addressed, Sikan said, "In Ukraine, they simply call me 'S*k'. You can express it this way too." This response from the Ukrainian footballer quickly became one of the most talked-about topics.
"WE WILL ACHIEVE GREAT SUCCESSES"
The Ukrainian player indicated that he aims to become a better player at Trabzonspor, stating, "Of course, I want to score goals, make assists, and contribute to my team's victories. I hope we will achieve great successes together with my team. That is my main goal," he expressed.
"MY PRIORITY IS TRABZONSPOR"
Reminding that there are important striker players in Trabzonspor, Sikan said, "I hope I can show a better striker performance than them. I will try my best to help the team win. For me, the priority is my team's victory. When the team earns 3 points, my goals have value. When the team does not win, when it is not successful, I do not see myself as successful," he stated.
Regarding another Ukrainian player Zubkov, whom the navy-blue club is trying to add to the squad, Sikan said, "I don't know much. I hope this transfer period will end positively. Since he is a good player, we will have the opportunity to play together again."
ŞENOL GÜNEŞ'S WORDS
Sikan, who mentioned that he spoke with head coach Şenol Güneş, continued as follows;
"Our coach is a very good trainer. He really approached me in a very friendly and amicable manner from the first moment I arrived. We talk every day. His request from me, his first demand was to understand his game mentality and the importance of fighting for this jersey. I will try to give my best effort. I hope we will win many matches together with our coach."
"I HOPE THIS WAR WILL END SOON"
Reminding that there is currently a war in Ukraine, Sikan said, "You know the ongoing process regarding the war. I hope this war with Russia will end soon, and a peaceful environment will be established. Young athletes from the infrastructure have gone not only to Trabzon but also to Turkey and Europe. Of course, their being hosted here and being here is important for me," he said.
"I WANT TO IMPROVE MYSELF"
Sikan stated that the league in Turkey is good and of high quality, and noted;
"Of course, I was following it. I know it is a good and quality league. In my opinion, it is one of the top 10 leagues in the world. It is a league with ambitious, good teams. I can also become a better player here. One of the reasons I came here is this. The city I came to is a football city, the country I came to is a football country, and I think the league consists of good quality big teams. I also want to improve myself. The players I look up to are Ukrainian Shevchenko, Brazilian Ronaldo, Henry, and Luis Suarez."
STRIKING WORDS FOR BANZA
In response to a question about the important striker players in the navy-blue team's opponents, the Ukrainian player said, "I know they have big-name footballers, but it is the team that plays on the field, not the names. When you have a good team, you become the successful side. We will try to do that as a team," he replied.
Recalling that he previously mentioned that the team's striker Banza scored many goals and made significant contributions to the team, Sikan continued his speech as follows;
"I had the chance to closely witness this during training. When we train, I can see how successful and decisive a striker he is in the penalty area. It is also important for me that our strikers are good and quality. We train with them every day. It helps me to bring out something to improve myself. Of course, the good performance of other strikers also helps me to give my best and maintain maximum concentration. Being with them is also a good situation for me."
"I WILL PLAY WHEREVER NEEDED"
Sikan expressed that he is a player who wants to play in the striker position, saying, "If you ask my preference, I would choose that position. However, if our coach or the team needs me on the left wing, right wing, center-back, or goalkeeper position, I am a player who is ready to play in any position. What matters is not where I play, but that our team earns 3 points and wins. Wherever our coach, our fans, or the team needs me, I am ready to play there," he said.
"I CAN'T WAIT TO SEE OUR FANS"
Sikan, who stated that he watched videos about Trabzonspor fans, said, "I am aware of how they support the team. I am also eager to see our fans with my own eyes, to witness it for every second during the 90 minutes. I am looking forward to our first match at home," he concluded.
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