Eyupsport’s midfielder Dorukhan Tokoz made statements regarding head coach Arda Turan, his championship experience with Trabzonspor, and his departure from Besiktas in a special interview with beIN Sports.
Dorukhan Tokoz, who is competing in the Super Lig for the first time in Eyupsport’s history, expressed notable opinions about Arda Turan and his time at Besiktas.
Here are Dorukhan Tokoz’s remarks:
“ARDA TURAN WILL GO FAR”
“Arda Turan has a bright future ahead. I think he is a very good coach. He has the potential to work at major clubs in Europe. I believe he will coach big teams in Europe. Although Arda Turan’s system is difficult, it is a very good system. He has created a good system by blending the systems of Barcelona and Atletico Madrid. I think he will reach great heights.”
“DORUKHAN SCORED, CHAMPIONSHIP CAME”
“When I was playing at Trabzonspor, I was very confident we would be champions. The city and the team were united. I used to pray to myself, saying, ‘Dorukhan scored, the championship is coming’ about 3-4 weeks before. Scoring that goal and helping us become champions is something I will never forget.”
“I WAS VERY UPSET AT BESIKTAS”
“I was incredibly happy at Besiktas; I had an amazing environment, and we were already champions. However, my contract was ending. I had an injury at Besiktas, but I experienced that injury for Besiktas. Such things happen in football. I really wanted to stay at Besiktas. However, some things were done to me at that time. I won’t mention them here, but if I talk, nobody will believe me. After my injury, things were done that people would say, ‘No way, this has not been done.’ After that, I said, ‘I will leave this club; even if you offer me the biggest money in the world, I cannot stay here.’ I cannot accept devaluing a person and showing disrespect. I left Besiktas with love. I was upset; they upset me a lot during that time. I did not ask for big money as written. What I needed to do at that time was that. I could not just brush these things off and continue with my life; it wouldn’t suit me. But if I had another option, I would have stayed.”
“I WENT TO TRABZONSPOR AND EXPERIENCED CHAMPIONSHIP”
“I love the fans, the club, and the community very much. The people at the top are changing, and they have already changed. But it seems that this was meant to be. After that, I went to Trabzonspor and experienced the championship. I had incredible days there.”
