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Hassan: Still Missing Turkish Lifestyle

Date: 20-8-2007
Wrote by: EP's reporter in Turkey Ali AVCI

Ex-player of Besiktas, Ahmed Hassan, came to Turkey for the Champions League clash against Fenerbahce. Hassan talked after the match which they lost by a single goal and opened his heart to Turkish newspaper Vatan.

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The Egyptian revealed that he is missing lifestyle in Turkey. He also revealed that he would prefer to go to Turkey again if he didn't come back to Egypt despite interest from English clubs.

"I still have money in Besiktas, like $120,000. My contract with Anderlecht will finish at the end of the season. I have some clubs interested from England and Turkey.

"I prefer to live in a Muslim country. Turkey is very similar to my home country and I like its traditions. I feel very good in Turkey. When I was at Besiktas, most of the players were in fasting in Ramadan.

"But in Anderlecht, it is also not a problem but it's harder. The manager was thinking differently at the start.



"If I didn't return to Egypt after the expiration of my contract with Anderlecht, I would prefer to play for a big team here in Turkey. The name is not important but my first choice is Besiktas."

Hassan commented on the Ayman-Balili issue. "Yes, I talked with Ayman. There is no problem. Ayman made a tactical foul and the referee booked him with a yellow card."

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