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Eljif Elmas makes notable statements about Turkey and transfers
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Eljif Elmas makes notable statements about Turkey and transfers

From Cumhuriyet · () Turkish

Translated from Turkish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • North Macedonia player Eljif Elmas praised Turkey's national team after their 4-0 victory, predicting they will reach the World Cup quarterfinals.
  • Elmas expressed his love for Turkey and a desire to play there again in the future.
  • He is currently focused on his vacation and not considering a transfer.

North Macedonia's Eljif Elmas has expressed strong confidence in Turkey's national football team, predicting they will reach the quarterfinals of the World Cup. Following Turkey's decisive 4-0 victory, Elmas shared his positive impressions of the team's performance.

Turkey's players all play at a high level. They are a step above us.

โ€” Eljif ElmasElmas commented on the quality of the Turkish national team players after their 4-0 win.

"Turkey's players all play at a high level. They are a step above us," Elmas stated. He recalled his last visit to Istanbul's Kadฤฑkรถy stadium seven years prior, noting the "good atmosphere" and a "nice match." Elmas believes Turkey has the potential to advance significantly in the upcoming World Cup.

There was a good atmosphere. It was a nice match.

โ€” Eljif ElmasElmas recalled his experience playing in Istanbul's Kadฤฑkรถy stadium.

Addressing transfer speculation, Elmas indicated that his immediate focus is on resting during his vacation. However, he openly shared his affection for Turkey, expressing a desire to live in Istanbul someday and return to playing in the Turkish league. "Inshallah, I will transfer to Turkey one day," he remarked, suggesting a future move is a possibility he holds dear.

I think Turkey will reach the quarterfinals in the World Cup.

โ€” Eljif ElmasElmas shared his prediction for Turkey's performance in the World Cup.

Elmas's comments reflect a blend of professional assessment of the Turkish team's capabilities and a personal connection to the country, hinting at a potential future chapter in his career within Turkish football.

I don't think about my transfer. I want to take a vacation right now.

โ€” Eljif ElmasElmas stated his current focus is on vacation rather than transfers.
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Originally published by Cumhuriyet in Turkish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.