For a record transfer, that’s bad for her.
Former jewel of Feyenoord, Orkun Kökçü does not seem to flourish as much in his new home of Benfica. Recruited for 25 million last summer, becoming the most expensive player in the history of Portuguese football, the Turkish international made a scathing outing in the columns of Telegraph , where his club and his coach take it for their rank. A problem of affection and attention it seems, since he criticizes in particular not being put at the center of the debates, which he thought he would find in Lisbon: “I chose Benfica thinking it was the best option for my career, to progress at all levels. From the beginning, they never made me feel important, not even the coach. I’m not one to complain, but perhaps I’ve been too modest so far about the role I was given. »
Author of 3 goals and 10 assists in 34 matches in all competitions this season, the Turk nevertheless had a decent first season and came out of a performance with a goal (stunning) and an assist against Estoril. However, his position on the pitch is not yet well defined, and Kökçü plays in different midfield positions, which is not really to his liking. “Roger Schmidt told me that I would have a similar role at Feyenoord, where I was in the center of the passing circuits, where I could play forward, and that is not the case. » Especially since he thinks he has enough talent to be able to evolve with more decision-making power. “The coach gave me tasks on the pitch, it’s really not necessary. I will find solutions if I am given freedom”, he declared, sure of himself. If he is indeed not yet fully settled in a position, nor even fully fulfilled in his new team, this exit is surprising, while Benfica is still in the running in the European Cup and in the fight with Sporting for the title . Response expected against Casa Pia at 7 p.m. this Sunday evening.
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