Jota Silva breaks silence after failed Sporting move | OneFootball

After Sporting failed to sign Jota Silva on the last day of the transfer window, the Portuguese international has already spoken as a Besiktas player, the Turkish club to which he ended up being loaned by Nottingham Forest.

Now, in recent statements to the Greek Eagles’ media, the winger spoke about this decision: "I feel very good, it was a step I wanted to take in my career. I couldn’t have asked for a better reception. When I learned of the interest it was very clear to me that I wanted to seize this opportunity. I think it was the right step in my career. We tried to close the deal as quickly as possible."

"I spoke with some friends of mine who played in Turkey. They told me this was the ideal club for me and that I would be happy here. It was very easy to accept this offer. I’ve always been passionate about playing for clubs that fight for big things and want to win. I’m obsessed with winning and we have that in common. Also, the passion of the fans and the city," he added.

Next, Jota Silva discussed his strengths: "I am a determined player, I never give up on a ball and I want to be very happy here. I’m a player who doesn’t quit, I will fight until the end. That will be one of the things that will help me contribute to Besiktas’ success."

Finally, the player who was set on signing with Sporting revealed his goals: "My biggest goal is to help Besiktas achieve its objectives. I always put the team ahead of individualities."

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