Beşiktaş's Vincenzo Italiano era officially begins: 'The team's thoughts about me align perfectly'

Vincenzo Italiano has officially taken the helm as the new technical director for Turkish football club Beşiktaş, marking the start of a new era for the Istanbul-based team. Italiano arrived in Istanbul for the signing ceremony, where he, along with club president Serdal Adalı and football director Önder Özen, addressed the media.

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It is time to change the direction of the water for Beşiktaş. It is time to pour everything in our lungs and hearts onto the field.

Club president Serdal Adalı welcomed Italiano, emphasizing the club's commitment to change and a more aggressive style of play. "It is time to change the direction of the water for Beşiktaş. It is time to pour everything in our lungs and hearts onto the field," Adalı stated, expressing his belief that Italiano will deliver the kind of football Beşiktaş fans want to see. He promised that the club would make necessary reinforcements for the season and urged fans to support the team.

Football director Önder Özen echoed Adalı's sentiments, highlighting the impossibility of refusing an offer from Beşiktaş. He described Italiano as a coach who can instill a clear identity in the team and believes he is a suitable fit for the club's philosophy. Özen also called on professional footballers at Beşiktaş to embrace the challenge, promising a team that will pressure opponents relentlessly, both at home and away, a style Italiano has previously demonstrated successfully in Italy with Bologna.

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It is impossible to say no to Beşiktaş.

Italiano himself expressed his gratitude for the trust placed in him and his excitement about joining such a prestigious club. "For a coach, being respected and loved is very important. I am very happy to be here," he said. He affirmed that his vision and the team's objectives are perfectly aligned, and he looks forward to implementing his style of play. Italiano acknowledged knowing a few players but plans to discuss priorities with the management before the team's training camp begins on July 23.

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For a coach, being respected and loved is very important. I am very happy to be here.

Both the club officials and the new coach are optimistic about achieving success, with Italiano expressing confidence in their ability to reach their goals based on his past work. The club is gearing up for the new season, aiming to meet the expectations of their passionate fanbase.

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The team's thoughts about me align perfectly.