Ferdi Kadioglu, Brighton’s new signing, is determined to make an impact for the club and help them secure more points in the Premier League.
The midfielder scored a crucial goal in Brighton’s Carabao Cup victory over Wolves, coming off the bench to seal the win.
READ: Who is Arda Guler? The 18-year-old ‘Turkish Messi’ Wanted by Europe’s Biggest Clubs
Kadioglu is eager to contribute and believes that any goal, regardless of its appearance, is valuable.
The goal was his first since joining Brighton.
Kadioglu said: “I think it was an important goal. “It doesn’t matter if it’s an ugly goal or a nice goal, a goal is a goal, 3-1.
“At the end an unnecessary goal, 3-2, but we are all happy that we go to the next round.
“I had a little injury last week, after the game I had some pain in my groin so I was not able to play a lot of minutes.
“But for sure I was ready for a couple of minutes. I think I got ten minutes today and one goal – not bad!”
Despite a recent injury, Kadioglu is ready to play a role in Brighton’s upcoming match against Nottingham Forest.
He believes that the team’s preparations and focus will be key to securing a positive result.
Kadioglu said: “If you lose points another match very fast is a new chance to win points again so we have to be ready for Nottingham, prepare well, have a good gameplan and we will be ready for sure.
“The players who didn’t play the last match got some minutes (against Wolves) so I think it’s important for everyone to be fit, to be ready to come in or to start from the first minute.”
He added: “The facilities are amazing, the food, the pitches, the gym, the medical staff, you’ve got a nice spa so there’s everything.
“I found my house, so I’m waiting for the furniture to settle everything in!”
Kadioglu is impressed with the facilities and support at Brighton, and he is settling into his new home. He is motivated to succeed and make a significant contribution to the club’s goals.