Beşiktaş striker Semih Kılıçsoy vows to break chains after Italy loan

Semih Kılıçsoy, the 20‑year‑old forward of Turkish club Beşiktaş, talked about his recent loan spell at Serie A side Cagliari and his return to Istanbul. He said the Italian experience sharpened his tactical discipline and mental strength, adding, "Zincirlerimi kıracağım" (I will break my chains).

Kılıçsoy described the new season’s training under coach Giovanni van Bronckhorst as intense, with a focus on relentless pressure: "Nefes almadan pres yapıyoruz" (We press without breathing). He emphasized his desire to show his development on the field, dispel lingering doubts, and help Beşiktaş win championships. Although not selected for Turkey’s 2026 World Cup squad, he expressed ambition to earn a national‑team place in the future.