When a legend speaks, people listen. That’s certainly the case for Burak Yilmaz, a Turkish football icon and a former standout for Besiktas. This Monday, Yilmaz shared some insider info, confirming a phone call from Tiago Djaló. Djaló, a Portuguese international defender, has been heavily linked with a move to the Istanbul club. Yilmaz didn’t hold back, suggesting Djaló would be a fantastic addition to his old team.
Yilmaz, now a coach himself, got straight to the point about the young defender. He mentioned Djaló reached out to him directly, looking for details about Besiktas. “Tiago Djaló called me for information about Besiktas,” Yilmaz stated. He praised Djaló’s playing style, noting his confidence on the field and his ability to contribute to the game’s build-up. Yilmaz called him a strong central defender who knows how to play the ball out from the back. He did add a small note of caution, admitting he wasn’t fully up-to-date on Djaló’s recent injury history. Still, the message was clear: “He would be a good signing for Besiktas.”
The rumor mill has been buzzing for a while. Many believe Djaló is close to leaving Juventus for good and making the move to Besiktas. At just 25 years old, the Portuguese international is eyeing another fresh start far from home. Last season didn’t go as planned during a loan spell at FC Porto. He played 17 games there, scoring two goals, but the experience wasn’t quite what he or the club had hoped for.
Now, it seems a new chapter in Turkish football is ready to begin for Djaló. With a stamp of approval from a figure like Burak Yilmaz, his potential move to Istanbul takes on even more significance. It could be the perfect place for him to shine.