Rafa Silva on Quaresma: 'I want to be remembered like him'

Transfer and Aspirations

Portuguese star Rafa Silva, who recently joined Beşiktaş, shared his thoughts with the media. He expressed his enthusiasm for joining the club, stating, "My transfer to Beşiktaş happened very quickly and easily. I want to continue my career in Europe, and Beşiktaş is a club I know well. That’s why we spoke, and the deal was finalized in no time. I didn’t speak with Ricardo Quaresma before my transfer, but I know him well. It’s an honor to see a Portuguese player remembered so fondly in Turkey. This shows that foreign players can become legends in Turkey. I also want to make an impact and be remembered like Quaresma."

Focus on Success

Silva emphasized his ambition for team success over personal accolades, saying, "My only wish is for Beşiktaş to be successful and win trophies. I know I will do everything to help Beşiktaş win. My goal is to integrate with the team and achieve something together. Statistics will follow."

Preferred Position

Talking about his playing preferences, Silva said, "I have played in three different positions in my career, but I prefer playing centrally. However, I have no issues playing wherever the team needs me."

Smooth Adaptation

He noted his smooth transition to Turkey, stating, "This is my first time moving to another country, but my adaptation has been very good. Everyone is helping me. Benfica and Portugal will always be part of my life, but right now, Beşiktaş is all that matters."

National Team and Challenges

Regarding his national team situation, Silva said, "Not playing for the national team is my choice. I haven't followed EURO 2024 closely."

Turkish League's Challenges

Silva acknowledged the challenges of the Turkish league, saying, "I know how tough and competitive the Turkish league is. My adaptation is going well, and I will do what is necessary on the field. There are many quality players here."

Commitment to Fans

He concluded with a promise to the fans, "We will do our best to make our fans happy and achieve the success Beşiktaş deserves. We will work very hard. I promise this."