Trossard explains his reasons for joining Beşiktaş

Leandro Trossard, who wears the Beşiktaş shirt, made statements to TRT Spor. The player said Istanbul is a big city, that his family and children enjoy it there, and that everything has gone very well so far.

Trossard, who said the transfer process lasted 6-8 weeks, also described talks that took place during the World Cup. He said the club's request and its desire to win convinced him to come.

Trossard said he has no direct meeting with the president, but his agent is in constant contact, and noted that the president hosted his agent at his home. He said the club's offer of a 3-year contract and the eager attitude shown for the transfer excited him. The reception from the fans impressed him greatly. Trossard stated that the love of the fans is one of the reasons he came to Beşiktaş.

Trossard pointed to the team's cup and championship goals. He underlined the Turkish Cup and the goals in Europe. He said the new head coach, new players and new project are exciting, that the adaptation process continues, and that he believes the team can do better.

About Orkun Kökçü, he said he is a very intelligent player, uses both left and right foot well, and his final passes are strong. About Salih Özcan, he said they have a good relationship, spend a lot of time together outside the pitch too, and that he is someone who holds the group together. He described Vlahovic as a top-level and very hardworking striker.