Cenk Tosun's statement on Mehmet Büyükekşi and his transfer: 'I would like to stay at Beşiktaş, but...'

National team player Cenk Tosun, who did not shake TFF President Mehmet Büyükekşi's hand after the Netherlands match at EURO 2024, explained the story behind the incident.

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Cenk Tosun's statement on Mehmet Büyükekşi and his transfer: 'I would like to stay at Beşiktaş, but...'

The footage of Cenk Tosun walking behind TFF President Mehmet Büyükekşi without shaking his hand in front of the cameras after the Netherlands match at EURO 2024 had become a major topic of discussion.

Speaking to Ekol TV, Cenk Tosun explained the reason for that footage.

Tosun said the following:

"It was not something intentional. I had had a conversation with the President a minute before that. I walked behind him a minute later, not to avoid shaking his hand; I would never show such disrespect."

'I WOULD LIKE TO STAY AT BEŞİKTAŞ'

Evaluating the transfer statements regarding himself, Cenk Tosun noted the following:

"I enjoyed the tournament, now I will enjoy my vacation with my family, and then I will make my decision. As you know, I am a free agent; I would like to stay at Beşiktaş, but first I will go on vacation with my family."

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