We knew it would be a tough match. We are you’re playing against Manchester United in Old Trafford. Winning the first game also brought us some difficulties. They saw this match as a revenge of the first match. We are sorry for the loss, but our performance in the second half gave us hope for future.
Playing in the Champions League is a dream come true for me. I was dreaming about it when I was a little kid. Playing for the Turkish National Team was also one of my dream and when I heard the Turkish National Anthem, my heart still pounded. These are high achieving goals for a football player.
Fenerbahce transferred 18 players during transfer season. When I talked to Okan Buruk, he gave me confidence. He saw what was inside of me. Please note that I signed to the last champion of the Turkish League and I got the chance to play in the Champions League.
After the Manchester United game, Ajax Coach Ten Hag called me and congratulated me. I have good communication with him. He is like a father to me. I also spoke to Donny Van de Beek, asking what I think of the match. I wish him good luck too.
I want to have a good season, and I want to play in the European Championship with Turkish national team. I will look at my options later. I have a contract with Fenerbahce. I can return to Fenerbahce, I can be loaned again or sent to another team. We will see what will happen. At least I want to fight and show myself.
A new team, a new atmosphere … I thank Okan Buruk and my president from here. By working hard, trusting my abilities, my performance increasing day by day. I hope it would be better.
We were getting along well with Caner in Fenerbahce. When he got the ball, he knew that I would run behind the defence. Cenk also has a big share, when defence players was trying to control him, I had chance to score. It was a nice goal. It was a nice friendly match for getting ready for future matches. Now its time to concentrate on important matches ahead.
I am glad to be back at the national team. We will do our best to make our nation happy by getting great results in the next 3 matches. The first training will start on the 9th of November at Riva.