Besiktas coach praises team performance and announces Vlahović signing

Besiktas coach Giovanni Italiano expressed satisfaction following his team's performance in the Europa League qualifiers, noting a successful result against Hradec Králové. Italiano praised the intense atmosphere created by the Besiktas supporters, stating he has not seen such an environment elsewhere in Europe.

In addition to the team's recent form, Besiktas has officially confirmed the signing of Serbian striker Dušan Vlahović following the expiration of his contract with Juventus. Italiano, who previously coached Vlahović at Fiorentina, described the 26-year-old as a ‘champion’ and an ‘incredible striker’ who will significantly strengthen the squad's pursuit of the Turkish league title.