Salih Özcan at Beşiktaş: I am a player who is not afraid

Beşiktaş's new transfer, Salih Özcan, expressed his great pride and satisfaction at joining the black-and-white club. Making special statements to the Beşiktaş YouTube channel, the 28-year-old midfielder emphasized that being a part of this great community is an extremely important step for his career. Describing himself as a warrior on the pitch, the experienced football player stated that he will fight to the death in every match and that the fans already know these characteristics about him. Noting that the adaptation process to his new team is progressing very quickly, Salih said that he is ready to open a new and bright page in his career by wearing the Beşiktaş jersey.

Giving detailed information about his football philosophy, the star player stated that displaying a fearless and competitive identity on the pitch is indispensable for him. Drawing particular attention to his defensive aspect, Salih stated that he is in favor of the forwards scoring goals, while at the back, he adopts a highly decisive protective approach against conceding goals. Saying that his main goal is to make both his team and the community happy by winning matches under all circumstances, the football player added that he will sweat on the pitch to the last drop. Salih, who also stated that he always tries to display a physically and mentally superior stance against his opponents, exhibits a structure that dives into every ball and does not give up from the moment he steps on the pitch.

Noting that besides his competitive nature, he is also a player who likes to play under pressure, Salih Özcan recorded that criticisms and expectations motivate him. Stating that even under high pressure, he displays his performance without spoiling his game or compromising his style, the midfielder always mobilizes one hundred percent of his capacity on the pitch. He emphasized that he pays great attention not to completely lose control of the game to the opponent, and that during the periods when the opponent has the ball, he focuses on winning it back with an aggressive and eager style of play. Although he naturally considers goals and assists important for his career, he stated that his priority is always to maintain the team's balance and change the game in his favor by disrupting the opponent's rhythm.

Also stating that he had productive meetings by coming together with the president, board members, and technical director of his new club beforehand, Salih said that he received very strong and positive energy from these sincere dialogues. He believes that the deep confidence the management and technical team have in him will directly contribute to him playing more comfortably and confidently on the pitch. The experienced player, who specifically stated that he feels ready for the competitive climate and intense match structure that Turkish football is generally familiar with, thinks that this atmosphere is very suitable for his warrior style. The football player, who also stated that he is looking forward to the day when he will personally experience the magnificent enthusiasm of the fans in the stands soon, hopes to reflect the great power that the Beşiktaş audience will add to the team onto his performance on the pitch.

Drawing attention to the harmony and friendship bonds within the team, the national football player announced that he has established a very strong communication bridge especially with Orkun Kökçü, one of Beşiktaş's most important players in recent times. Salih, who stated that he is impatient to show this positive bond and friendship relationship with an uninterrupted team spirit and mutual on-pitch harmony, aims to form a harmonious duo in the midfield with Orkun. The successful player, who said that hopefully they will have a very successful season with many championships and in the UEFA Europe cups, promised all the fans a constantly smiling facial expression and high-scoring victories in return. With a sincere tone, he added to his words that he will work with determination and tirelessly to fully keep all these promises he made to the millions of Beşiktaş fans who do not withhold their support throughout the season.