On Sunday evening (08/09), Mr Chedi Osman he arrived in Greece and Athens in order to undergo the necessary ergometric tests and then to be integrated into his team Panathinaikou AKTOR.
Upon his arrival at “El. Venizelos”, the Turkish forward spoke to the camera of the official website of the “Greens”, expressing his excitement for his signature on the “clover”, extolling both the team and its competitive level, as well as them fans of the team that create a magical atmosphere in OAKA!
Cedi Osman’s statements in detail:
About his feelings: “I feel very happy. Being integrated into a team that last year won the EuroLeague and the Greek league and obviously a team that has won the EuroLeague seven times. You know, they are the best team in Europe. So I’m very happy to be here. Obviously we have a great team, a great coach that I’ve worked with for a long time. I am very happy that we will have the opportunity to work together again.”
For the collaboration with Ergin Ataman: “You know, it wasn’t exactly a difficult decision for me. Obviously I was following the coach last season, so in a way I was following Panathinaikos AKTOR. Even when I was a kid, I played against them quite a few times, but now, being a part of this culture and this team, I’m very happy and proud. I hope that we will continue to mature and obviously make it back-to-back in the EuroLeague trophy.”
His message to the friends of Panathinaikos AKTOR: “They are incredible. As I said, I played many times here against Panathinaikos AKTOR. But now, as part of the team, to be able to play in front of these people, in front of these fans, who I think are the best in the world, will be fun. I can’t wait to get on the court and play basketball in front of them.”
On how important it is that he returns to the EuroLeague after so many years: “It will take me some time to adjust back to European basketball and the EuroLeague, but I’m ready. I’m happy to be part of this team, we have a great team, so I think playing with them will help me a lot.”
Source: Sport Fm
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