Alexander Nübel: I am excited to come to Beşiktaş, I want a derby victory

German goalkeeper Alexander Nübel, transferred to Beşiktaş from Bayern Münih, expressed his excitement about joining his new team in an interview given to the black and white club's YouTube channel. The experienced shot-stopper noted that the transfer process was a rather long and detailed one, stating that the initial contact occurred during the World Cup period when he was with the Germany National Team. He mentioned that upon his agent informing him of Beşiktaş's interest, he viewed the idea of a transfer positively and the process progressed rapidly. While describing Beşiktaş as a massive club, Nübel specifically emphasized that the fans are a globally renowned and crazy mass of supporters. Stating that his decision became clear the moment he heard about this major offer, the footballer decided to come to İstanbul as a result of positive discussions he held with the club management through his agent.

Touching upon the details of the transfer negotiations, the 29-year-old goalkeeper stated that he communicated directly with the Beşiktaş head coach and sporting director. Furthermore, he noted that his meeting with club official Eduard Graf put him at ease and facilitated the process, as both of them are German. Nübel stated that following these discussions, they were in contact daily or every other day, and the transfer process settled on an increasingly positive foundation. He said that Eduard Graf detailing İstanbul's daily life, the city's cultural texture, and its atmosphere was among the factors that influenced his decision. Additionally, he expressed that he gathered information about living conditions in the city by speaking with teammates who had previously played in İstanbul or knew the city closely, and he made his final decision after these positive impressions.

Counting the days to wear the black and white jersey, Nübel stated that his primary goal is to secure a derby victory. The German goalkeeper, who expressed his impatience to experience the derby atmosphere and the massive energy of the stands firsthand, said he feels a great excitement for his first match wearing the Beşiktaş jersey. Stating that he aims to display harmonious gameplay and put in good performances with his team throughout the season, the footballer emphasized his desire to experience unforgettable and special nights in European cups. Noting that meeting the Beşiktaş fans in the stadiums will be an emotionally intense moment, Nübel added that he wants to win cups and remember these victories for a lifetime. Stating that he is physically and mentally ready in every sense, he expressed his belief that he will contribute to his new team in the best way possible.

Alexander Nübel described being part of the Germany National Team squad in the 2026 FIFA World Cup as an experience every child dreams of and a success he is proud of. He stated that Germany's elimination from the tournament, losing to Paraguay 4-3 in a penalty shootout after a 1-1 draw in extra time in the round of 32, was a sad result for them. However, he emphasized that no matter how bad this result was, being in the squad of a massive organization like the World Cup and experiencing the national team environment was invaluable for his personal development. He noted that he had the opportunity to experience a different culture of the tournament during the matches played in America and Kanada, adding that he learned a lot for football during this process. Stating that even though he tried to contribute to his team technically as the third goalkeeper, this process was not easy, Nübel noted that goalkeeping is nevertheless a matter of character and that this tough experience made him even stronger.

Nübel also touched upon the names that inspired him throughout his goalkeeping career, stating that his childhood idol was German goalkeeping legend Manuel Neuer, and that his development was a great source of motivation for him. He also mentioned that Ralf Fahrmann, who was the number one goalkeeper during his Schalke period, helped him a lot in the process of finding his playing style and was an important role model. Describing his own playing style as calm and focused on saving the ball, Nübel emphasized that he always pays attention to keeping his composure on the pitch. The experienced shot-stopper, who noted that he likes to get involved in the game with his feet alongside his team, stated that he sees himself as particularly strong in catching balls coming from corner kicks and claiming high balls. He clearly laid out his goals, adding that the Beşiktaş fans will soon see these features of his on the pitch, and that he will fight to save every incoming ball.