SAINT PETERSBURG, RUSSIA - JULY 15: Fenerbahce's new transfer Alexander Djiku gestures during the Pari Premier Cup pre-season training match between Fenerbahce and Neftci Baku in Saint Petersburg, Russia on July 15, 2023. (Photo by Sefa Karacan/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images)
In a preseason friendly matchup against Neftci Baku on Saturday afternoon in St. Petersburg, Ghanaian international Alexander Djiku made his debut for his new team, Fenerbache.
SAINT PETERSBURG, RUSSIA – JULY 15: Edin Dzeko of Fenerbahce celebrates during the Pari Premier Cup pre-season training match between Fenerbahce and Neftci Baku in Saint Petersburg, Russia on July 15, 2023. (Photo by Sefa Karacan/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images)
The 26-year-old center-back officially joined the Turkish powerhouses four days ago, agreeing to a three-year deal with an additional year’s option.
The Black Stars defender wasted no time in joining his teammate in preparation for the upcoming season.
SAINT PETERSBURG, RUSSIA – JULY 15: Fenerbahce’s new transfer Alexander Djiku (6) in action during the Pari Premier Cup pre-season training match between Fenerbahce and Neftci Baku in Saint Petersburg, Russia on July 15, 2023. (Photo by Sefa Karacan/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images)
The former Strasbourg made the decision to join Fenerbache despite being courted by Mainz 05 in the Bundesliga and Lille in the French Ligue 1 due to his admiration for the team’s vision.
Djiku started the match from the bench before he was subbed on to replace Serdar Aziz in the 81st minute.
SAINT PETERSBURG, RUSSIA – JULY 15: Fenerbahce’s new transfer Alexander Djiku in action during the Pari Premier Cup pre-season training match between Fenerbahce and Neftci Baku in Saint Petersburg, Russia on July 15, 2023. (Photo by Sefa Karacan/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images)
Neftci Baku ended up losing to the Turkish giants Fenerbahce by a score of 1-0 thanks to a solitary strike by new signing, Edin Dzeko.
