Player who snubbed Sporting makes admission: It was very easy... | OneFootball

Jota Silva was literally one step away from becoming a reinforcement for Sporting on the last day of the transfer market. However, delays with paperwork ended up keeping the Portuguese international out of Rui Borges' squad and led him to sign with Besiktas, in Turkey, to whom he is loaned by Nottingham Forest until the end of the season.

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 ask 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 it as quickly as possible."

"I spoke with some of my friends 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 proposal. I've always been passionate about playing in 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 don't consider any ball lost and I want to be very happy here. I am a player who doesn't give up, I fight until the end. This will be one of the things that will help me contribute to Besiktas' success."

Finally, the player who was determined to sign with Sporting showed his goals: "My biggest goal is to help Besiktas achieve their objectives. I always put the team ahead of individualities."

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