Star player earning 280 million TL a year rides the İETT bus

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Beşiktaş's star goalkeeper Alexander Nübel, who earns 5 million euros annually (approx. 280 million TL), stated that he travels around the city by IETT public bus.

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The world-famous goalkeeper Alexander Nübel, who transferred from Bayern Munich to Beşiktaş, made candid statements to Beşiktaş Magazine about his career at the club and his new life in Istanbul. The experienced 29-year-old goalkeeper, who quickly became a fan favorite with his successful performances in the Black-and-Whites jersey, expressed that he explores the megacity on his own using public transportation.

"I walk around Beşiktaş, go to different places. I went to a beach in Kilyos, took the ferry, got an Istanbulkart, and even took an IETT bus to Taksim. I also crossed over to the Asian Side. I really enjoy seeing different parts of Istanbul and exploring the city on my own. I have an analog camera, and I take photos while traveling around Istanbul. Taking photos while touring the city is a lot of fun for me.".

Touching upon the fan support at Tüpraş Stadium and the club's atmosphere, the experienced goalkeeper stated that one of the biggest factors in signing for Beşiktaş was the passion of the fans and the city of Istanbul.

"Our fans stand behind us and support us for 90 minutes. When you dream of becoming a footballer as a child, you actually dream of playing in atmospheres like this too. Now I have the opportunity to play in such an atmosphere.".

"The country, the city, and of course the club itself. Beşiktaş is a huge club, and there is an incredible atmosphere here. I knew and felt this even before I arrived. Istanbul was also an important factor in my decision.".

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• Related clubs: Beşiktaş
• News type: Football
• Certainty: The source did not make a statement regarding the official status of the development.

Source

This news was compiled with information obtained from Sözcü (published: 2 September 2026 18:25).

Original news: Sözcü