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Nicolas Raskin, a 23-year-old Belgian midfielder playing for Rangers, made statements about a transfer offer from Beşiktaş during the summer transfer period.
23-year-old midfielder Nicolas Raskin, who plays for Rangers, made remarkable statements about the active summer transfer period.
According to NTV Spor, the Belgian football player stated that he wanted to take a new step in his career, but the process was mentally very tiring for both himself and his family, and explained what happened with all transparency. Emphasizing that the transfer does not depend only on the player's performance, but also many non-football factors affect the process, Raskin stated that he went through a mentally difficult period.
STATEMENT FROM RASKIN ABOUT BEŞİKTAŞ
Stating that one of the most critical moments of the process was experienced with Beşiktaş, the young football player said that on the morning of September 2, he was informed that he had received an offer from the black-and-white club and that the agreement was at the finalization stage.
Stating that they were preparing for the Falkirk away game at that time and that his future was not clear even on the bus, Raskin stated that the coach also prepared for the match without knowing whether he would be able to play. The player, who announced that he rejected Beşiktaş's offer after staying on the field for 90 minutes, added that Beşiktaş is a big club that competes in the Europa League and always aims for trophies, but he is also happy in Rangers and quickly collected his mind and focused entirely on his work on the field.
SERDAL ADALI EXPLAINED
On the other hand, Beşiktaş President Serdal Adalı stated in his statement on the subject that they have been interested in Raskin for 2-3 years, but different setbacks occurred each time. Adalı stated that while negotiations with the club were ongoing in this transfer period, the player was suddenly included in the match squad and that is why the transfer was unsuccessful.

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