Manuel Fernandes, 36, who was transferred to the Iranian team Sepahan and played for Beşiktaş for a while, said, “I experienced the same things I experienced in Benfica in Beşiktaş. Beşiktaş is like my heart, it’s like my life. It’s my second life.”
Manuel Fernandes, who played for Beşiktaş and Kayserispor in the Super League for a while, transferred to Sepahan club of Iran. The Portuguese star, who has been training for a week with the Iranian team, who spent his new pre-season camp in Kocaeli Edis Sports Complex, made special statements to İhlas News Agency.
“OUR GOAL IS TO BE THE CHAMPION AND WIN THE CUP”
Saying that his goal with his new club is the championship, Manuel Fernandes said, “I’ve been here for a week. Our club finished third last year, it’s a big club. Of course, our goal this year is to become the champion and win the trophy.”
“BEŞİKTAŞ LIKE MY HEART, LIKE MY LIFE”
Speaking about his days in Beşiktaş, the successful football player said, “I feel the same with Beşiktaş fans. This is my second home. Of course, those feelings and Istanbul are different. I experienced the same things I experienced in Benfica in Beşiktaş. Beşiktaş is like my heart, like my life. my life”.
“I REMEMBER BEŞİKTAŞ STARS BUT MY VOICE IS NOT GOOD”
Regarding the unforgettable moments in Beşiktaş, Fernandes said, “I can never forget the Fenerbahçe game we beat 3-2 in the league. We won with Olcay Şahan’s goal at the last minute. I also never forget the match we won the Turkish Cup. I remember the Beşiktaş anthems, but my voice is not good.” .