My father won’t allow me join Besiktas – Osayi

Nigerian international Bright Osayi-Samuel has shed light on the peculiar circumstances that prevented a potential transfer to Turkish club Besiktas. The Birmingham City midfielder revealed that his father's deep-seated loyalty to Fenerbahce, Besiktas's fierce rivals, was the insurmountable obstacle.

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My dad is a Fenerbahce fan, he wouldn’t let me go to Besiktas. The deal with Besiktas was an agreement made with my former agent. It had nothing to do with me or my dad. My dad is a very hardcore Fenerbahce supporter, really hardcore.

Osayi-Samuel, who spent four years at Fenerbahce before moving to Birmingham City, explained that while Besiktas had approached his former agent, the move was never a personal consideration due to his father's unwavering support for Fenerbahce. "My dad is a Fenerbahce fan, he wouldn’t let me go to Besiktas," he stated, emphasizing the intensity of his father's support.

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Even if I wanted to sign for Besiktas, my dad would never let me go. Besiktas contacted my former agent and wanted me to come.

The player also addressed speculation surrounding his departure from Fenerbahce, refuting claims of contract demands. He attributed the rumors to misinformation circulated during a period of agent changes, which led to misunderstandings and his decision to seek new representation. Osayi-Samuel stressed that his preference at the time was either to remain at Fenerbahce or return home, indicating a desire for clarity and stability amidst transfer complexities.

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I didn’t want to, I don’t want to disrespect Besiktas, but I wanted to go home. It was either Fenerbahce or going home.