Wednesday, June 26, 2024 14:28
Levent Mercan, newly transferred from our football team, made the statement at a press conference held after morning training at the Fenerbahce Serkan Akar Resort & Sports Topuk Yaylas facility.
The left-back explained his transfer process to Fenerbahçe and assessed the training camp before answering questions from members of the media.
The 23-year-old, who said it was his dream to play for Fenerbahçe, said: “First of all, I am very happy to be here. The first few days are going well for me. My teammates have welcomed me well. The first training session is going well. I am very happy to be at Fenerbahçe Sports Club.”
It was my dream to come here
Last season I thought about how I could support Karagumlük and compete in the best way possible. I didn’t think much about a transfer. We were in a difficult situation, but my teacher didn’t want me to go anyway. As captain I didn’t want to leave the team alone, so I stayed with them until the end. When I received an offer from Fenerbahçe, I welcomed it with joy, it was my dream. I am proud to be in this team. Thankfully, I was transferred. I think I was able to evaluate the left back position very well. I evaluated the midfield characteristics in the left back position. I am happy in this position.
I am proud to work with Mourinho.
It is a great pride for me and for all of us to work with Coach Mourinho. A world-class coach. He has given everyone and me so much confidence from day one. It shows.
He can play in midfield or at left back.
Of course, players always want to improve themselves. Until two years ago I played in midfield. I also played number 6, 8 and 10. I can play in many positions. They will use me as a left back and in midfield. We train and learn from our teachers to improve ourselves.
I always try to do my best
I think it’s too early to say that (the jersey competition). Let’s see what the best outcome is. I always try to do my best. I’m always thinking about how I can support the team. “I want to show this from day one,” he said.
Levent Merkan continued:
“The first day of camp is full and busy. The team is ready and everyone is training to the best of their ability, we train twice every day. I am looking forward to getting to know my teammates better, and as a result, even though I am a rookie player, they are very supportive of me and I am very happy about this. I am working for next season and for my dream, so I will be very proud if I can wear the national team jersey. I want to work hard towards my dream and prove myself.”
I am very happy to be here. Fenerbahce is a very big community. As I said before about Mourinho, it is always a pleasure to work with such a great coach. I am a young footballer, so I am trying to learn something from both the coach and the technical team. I have worked with good coaches in the past seasons, and the best coaches always teach and pass on the best. I am not afraid of this situation at all. Rather, it feels very good for me.
“I’m getting to know new people, some of whom I’ve known for a while, and of course there’s Emre Mor and Dzeko, and thanks to their background I can speak German. Everyone has welcomed me very well. I’m very happy to be here. I get on well with everyone and I hope to get closer to my teammates every day.”
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