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New Beşiktaş Signing Ernest Poku Reveals Reason for Transfer
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New Beşiktaş Signing Ernest Poku Reveals Reason for Transfer

From Cumhuriyet · () Turkish

Translated from Turkish and summarized by DistantNews. Read the original for the full story.

At a glance

Interview From a news agency New plan
  • New Beşiktaş signing Ernest Poku cited fan influence and league competitiveness as key reasons for joining the club.
  • Poku expressed shock and gratitude for the warm reception from fans upon his late-night arrival in Istanbul.
  • The Dutch footballer aims to score and assist frequently, improve his game, and help the team achieve its season goals.

Ernest Poku, Beşiktaş's latest acquisition from Bayer Leverkusen, has shared his motivations for joining the Turkish club, highlighting the significant impact of the passionate fanbase and the competitive nature of the league.

The reason I chose Beşiktaş is the influence of the fans and the competitiveness of the league.

— Ernest PokuExplaining his decision to join Beşiktaş.

"The reason I chose Beşiktaş is the influence of the fans and the competitiveness of the league," Poku stated in an interview with the club's YouTube channel. He added that he hopes to score and assist many goals during his tenure.

Poku described his arrival in Istanbul as a surprising experience. "When I arrived in Istanbul, I was shocked when I saw the fans because it was late at night. But it was very nice that they showed me love. I wanted to reciprocate," he said. He also conveyed a message to the supporters, expressing his desire to become a better player and contribute to the team's objectives for the season.

When I arrived in Istanbul, I was shocked when I saw the fans because it was late at night. But it was very nice that they showed me love. I wanted to reciprocate.

— Ernest PokuDescribing his initial impression of Beşiktaş fans.

When asked about his strengths beyond his well-known speed, Poku revealed, "I can use both my feet. I can also get past my defender in one-on-one situations. I think that's what they don't know yet." He reflected on his professional journey, noting that he has become stronger, smarter, and more experienced since he was 17, qualities he aims to demonstrate on the field.

I can use both my feet. I can also get past my defender in one-on-one situations. I think that's what they don't know yet.

— Ernest PokuHighlighting an undisclosed skill to Beşiktaş fans.
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Originally published by Cumhuriyet in Turkish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.