Serdal Adalı’s election as president at Beşiktaş’s extraordinary basic meeting has introduced with it daring ambitions for the membership’s basketball division, with Özkan Arseven setting sights on competing within the prestigious Turkish Airlines EuroLeague.
Speaking to Anadolu Agency (AA), Arseven outlined his plans to first safe the BKT European Cup, which he believes is essential to constructing a staff sturdy sufficient to finally attain the EuroLeague.
“This season is pivotal,” mentioned Arseven. “We aim to win the BKT European Cup and, if I’m still at the helm after five months, we will form a squad capable of realizing our EuroLeague dream.” However, Arseven acknowledged the problem of securing a “wild card” invitation to the EuroLeague, emphasizing the issue of bypassing the league’s established requirements. “It’s not impossible, but the EuroLeague has strict criteria to preserve quality. We can achieve our goal by complying with these regulations. To compete with teams like Fenerbahçe and Anadolu Efes, whose budgets reach $25 million, we must elevate ours to the same level. Support from sponsors is crucial,” he mentioned.
Arseven, reflecting on Beşiktaş’s progress, highlighted the staff’s speedy enchancment.
“Two seasons in the past, we completed 14th. There have been considerations about relegation. Since then, we’ve made vital strides, with sturdy performances in each the league and European Cup final season, reaching the semifinals in each. This yr, we’re aiming even increased, strengthening the squad with a much bigger finances and a extra cohesive staff.”
Arseven added that the membership had accomplished their key signing – a pivotal fifth participant – and reiterated the staff’s willpower to complete stronger each domestically and in Europe. “We’re working hard to meet the coach’s transfer needs and ensure a competitive position in both the league and Europe.”
Looking forward, Arseven stays assured within the new administration’s potential to proceed steering the membership towards success.
“We’ve built a strong management team,” he mentioned, stressing the significance of stability and consistency. “We didn’t make unrealistic guarantees throughout the election. We spoke about achievable objectives and are ready to satisfy them. Beşiktaş might be managed successfully, and with this management, I consider the membership will proceed to rise.”
Arseven additionally emphasised the significance of the upcoming May election, reinforcing that the membership’s management wants time to implement its plans. “Beşiktaş deserves continuity. The new team must be given a chance to prove itself over the next three-and-a-half years,” he mentioned. “The immediate goal is clear – to bring Beşiktaş to even greater heights.”
In closing, Arseven expressed his unwavering confidence in Beşiktaş’s future, noting, “Beşiktaş is resilient, it never falters. But with our leadership, we will make it even stronger.”
Source: www.dailysabah.com