At a Vodafone Park signing ceremony, which was also attended by the Beşiktaş Football Operations Director Ceyhun Kazancı, the new Black Eagle Gedson Fernandes spoke to the press after putting pen to a 4- year contract:

“I had been planning to wear Beşiktaş jersey for some time. Now, that opportunity has arrived, and I will make the most of it. I am also eager to get to together with the supporters at the Vodafone Park and help the team as much as I can. I am fit and ready to go after all available titles this season.”