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Alexander Djiku reacts after making debut for Turkish side Fenerbache

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)

Ghanaian defender Alexander Djiku is having good time at Fenerbache after making his debut as a second half substitute against Neftci Baku on Saturday evening.

The Black Stars defender who joined the Turkish side from Strasbourg want to gel with his new teammates as quickly as possible.

The hard working defender used his Twitter handler to reacted his first game for Turkish side after their win against N Baku.

“Very happy to have played my first minutes under my new colors”he tweeted.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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