Alexander Nübel Admits Transfer Options, Praises Beşiktaş Fans and Club Stature
Translated from Turkish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Beşiktaş goalkeeper Alexander Nübel expressed satisfaction with his adaptation and the team's strong start, having kept clean sheets in his first two matches.
- Nübel praised the passionate Beşiktaş fans, describing the atmosphere as incredible and a significant factor in his decision to join.
- The German goalkeeper revealed he had other options but chose Beşiktaş after speaking with former player Andreas Beck, recognizing the club's stature.
Beşiktaş's German goalkeeper Alexander Nübel shared his positive impressions of the club and his adaptation process ahead of the team's UEFA Europa League qualifying match. Nübel highlighted the team's successful start, noting that he has kept clean sheets in his first two appearances.
"My adaptation process is going well. I am very happy at Beşiktaş and we have made a good start. I finished two matches without conceding a goal. This is a good start for me and the team," Nübel stated. He emphasized the importance of maintaining this momentum throughout the season.
My adaptation process is going well. I am very happy at Beşiktaş and we have made a good start. I finished two matches without conceding a goal. This is a good start for me and the team.
Nübel also spoke highly of the Beşiktaş supporters, describing their passion as "very special and very crazy." He recalled the incredible atmosphere during his first appearance, which gave him "goosebumps" and influenced his decision to join the club. "I want them to be behind us like this throughout the season. They are a well-known fan group in Europe," he added.
Reflecting on his transfer, Nübel admitted he had "other options" but ultimately chose Beşiktaş. A conversation with former Beşiktaş player Andreas Beck, who spoke highly of his time at the club, played a role in his decision. "I am aware of what a big club I have come to," Nübel said, underscoring his recognition of Beşiktaş's status.
I want them to be behind us like this throughout the season. They are a well-known fan group in Europe.
Originally published by Cumhuriyet in Turkish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.