Dia: "Everyone Knows Fener is One of Europe's Best Teams"
News • Author: Nathan Redd • Thursday, July 22, 2010
Fenerbahçe's newest transfer spoke to the media Thursday, shortly after arriving in Istanbul. Issiar Dia made the move to Fener from French side AS Nancy-Lorraine earlier this week, and the French-born star of Senegalese heritage said he was excited about his new opportunity. Dia told FB TV that didn't hesitate in accepting the offer from Fenerbahçe.
Issiar Dia is still getting used to his new surroundings in Istanbul, but the French/Senegalese footballer spoke with FB TV earlier today. Dia said he was thrilled about his new home in Istanbul.
"I learned that Fenerbahçe had contacted us after I had received a few other offers," Dia told FB TV. They presented the most serious offer, and Fenerbahçe is a great team, so I accepted it without hesitation."
The former AS Nancy-Lorraine striker said he was excited to be making regular European appearances with Fener. "Everyone knows Fenerbahçe is one of Europe's best teams. Every season they play in the UEFA Champions League, and I know I've come to a team that has a lot of great possibilities," he said. "I know Fenerbahçe was the right choice."
Issiar Dia said he was aware of Fener's prestige before making the switch. "Aykut Kocaman has scored many goals and is a legendary name," he said. "I already knew of the club from Alex and Emre. I believe we'll do great things working together," he said.
Dia had a message for Yellow Canaries' fans as well. "I'm very happy to come to Fenerbahçe, and hopefully the fans will support me during the season," he told reporters.
Comments (24)
I think he could be the link for Guiza to profit from.
He will strike fear into Turkish defences with his runs and layoffs.
Did you guys realize that when ever he got the ball he went wide and tried to find someone who could help him. That is the thing i like about him. He doesnt just go and take on defenders when alone like guiza and loose the ball.
Also Gokhan Unal can really strike the ball hard. His teqchinqe is awsome, his strength is too. He is a perfect striker to be played at Europa League, and Turkcell super lig. I think his is ready to play in CL. The guy from Ghana who is with us for next year, has had expirence playing with good defenders in the world cup, so he will be a good choice to start for CL.
gonul---lugano---bekir---santos
------topuz-----emre-----
dia------------------stoch
------alex
-------------kazim/unal/semih
subs: deivid,ozer,cristian,ugur,onder,bilica
i think with that speed from the wings and defensive wing backs and alexs keen passing our offense shold do ariteee .. bilica is ok in my opinion lotsa mistakes but i like his aggressiveness and he does save our a**es alot but bekir is solid too
Gokhan Unal is a great striker.
I still stand by Semih as our best striker and the best striker Turkey has. His shot and heading skills are insane. If only he didn't have the tendency to dissapear in the game and get injured :(
As for the best striker in Turkey. Its hard to say. The last time I really had a good look @ Turkey's striking ability was back in the 2008 Euro competition.
Semih, Nihat & the Altintops come to mind...I think Nihat's curling strike into the upper 90 and semih's late heroics both were amazing.