Sertac Sanli (29 years, 2.12) has been excited about his signing for Barça. In his first interview since he became the first Barça reinforcement of this summer, offered to Barça TV, the Turkish pivot pointed out that “when the Barça calls you, you go ”and has assured that“ it is exciting that the Barça loves you”.
Some words that have a special meaning coming from a player who has just been proclaimed champion of the Euroleague with him Anadolu efes. In the Istanbul team he has starred in a very striking individual progression in recent seasons. “In the last two years I have improved my game both defensively and offensively. I have improved my shot from medium distance and triple. I have worked a lot on the physical, I have worked on the footwork ”, he explained.
The call from Barça was for him the award for this work. “New beginnings are always exciting and with Barça it is special. When you enter the court, in the facilities and see the Barça crest, you already feel a special energy in you. I want to be a good example for my country and the young Turks. I want to win the Euroleague and give the maximum of myself to be a good example, “he says. Sanli, that did not doubt it when he knew the interest of the Barcelona club. “When Barça calls you, you go. It is one of the best four teams in the Euroleague, in Europe. Talk to Navarrese and he explained to me what his idea was for the future of the section and it is tempting. It’s exciting that Barça loves you ”.
With your new technician, Sarunas Jasikevicius, has already had some contact. “Saras He sent me messages when he was with the selection. Saras is passionate, she wants to win. And I like the passion he has as a coach. It screams, but it’s not bad, you get it on the track. He wants to do what he can to win and I like to win too. I want to win the Euroleague and I think that with him we will be able to achieve it this season ” Sanli.
One of your first goals is to join your new team and help you be better. “I try to be humble, to do what my colleagues need. I want to be a player that my teammates enjoy playing with. I want to be a good teammate ”, he concluded.