Altay Bayındır recounts his first match in a ManU jersey: 'I didn't feel like a stranger at all'

Altay Bayındır, who holds the title of the first Turkish footballer to take the field in a Manchester United jersey, made statements about his experiences in England. Stating that playing his first match for Manchester United, where he transferred from Fenerbahçe, was a great source of pride for him, Altay Bayındır expressed that seeing the Turkish flag waving at Old Trafford was an indescribable feeling.

"THEY ALL TAKE GREAT CARE OF ME"

Regarding the feeling of being a stranger in England, the national goalkeeper said, "Since the first day I arrived in England, everyone has been extremely supportive. My teammates, my coaches... They all take great care of me. I really haven't felt like a stranger at all so far." Emphasizing that he likes England's weather conditions and is interested in the country's culture and history, Altay said that he generally prioritizes resting at home after training.

Expressing his satisfaction with the support shown to him by Manchester United fans and Turkish spectators, Altay Bayındır stated that he gains motivation from this support. Saying that playing in Europe as a Turkish footballer brings a great responsibility, Altay expressed that they work with this awareness and that representing Turkey is a special responsibility for him. Stating that he is always motivated by the support shown by the fans and the Turkish people, Altay Bayındır noted that he feels special and thanked everyone for making him feel this support.

Finally, Altay Bayındır said that the fact that his first match in a Manchester United jersey ended in a victory was a special start for him.