Football Season Guide

Although Besiktas failed to win the Turkish Cup and were eliminated in the quarter finals of the Europa League, they managed to make their fans happy as they clinched their 15th league title last season. Once again, they have high expectations for this coming campaign. However, it is an inconvenient truth that they cannot spend lots of money during the summer transfer market because of Financial Fair Play. That is why they had to part the company with Marcelo who did a great job last season. Besides him, Gokhan Inler left to join to Basaksehir as he wanted the first team football whilst Vincent Aboubakar’s loan spell also came to an end. There is no doubt that Marcelo’s departure was filled well by former Real Madrid man Pepe. Although Besiktas have Duško Tosic and Atınç Nukan (who was loaned in again), they should bring in another decent centre-back considering their heavy schedule. Talisca’s loan spell was extended from Benfica. Considering that he did a perfect job during the last season, it is a great coup to have him again. Orkan Cinar from Gaziantep was brought in and he will be used in the squad rotation. The manager has Cenk Tosun up front but they needed to draft in one more killer in order to cope with the busy schedule. That is why Alvaro Negredo was signed. Şenol Güneş also asked for a defensive minded players for the midfield. If they bring in a new face in that position, the fans will start to feel more secure. Gokhan Tore returned to the team following his loan spell; but he suffered a serious injury Following that, Jermain Lens, who spent last season at Fenerbahce, was brought in. The whole team know that a very tough season awaits them in three competitions. In general, the squad looks like the best in the league but one more centre-back looks necessary.