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Sports News of Tuesday, 18 August 2020

Source: ghanasoccernet.com

Joining Besiktas is a dream come true - Bernard Mensah

Ghanaian midfielder, Bernard Mensah Ghanaian midfielder, Bernard Mensah

Ghanaian midfielder, Bernard Mensah has said that he is proud to join Besiktas as it was his dream to be part of a big club. 

The former Atletico Madrid player joined the Turkish giants on a season-long loan with the club having an option to buy in 2021.

"I’m proud to be a part of a big club like Be?ikta?. It was my dream to be in such a place. The interest and support I got when I arrived shows that I am in the right place. I am happy to be here," Mensah said following his unveiling.

Besiktas paid €500,000 for the loan deal but will pay €4.5 million to make the move permanent at the end of 2020-21 season.

The 25-year-old signed a contract extension with Kayserispor until 2022 before moving to Besiktas.

He enjoyed an impressive 2019-20 season. He was involved in 13 goals, scoring five and assisting eight in 26 games.