Serbian striker Dušan Vlahović arrived in Istanbul with the aim of finalising his transfer to the Turkish club Beşiktaş. He was greeted at the airport by an impressive group of fans, and public attention was drawn to his unusual luggage, which included two crates of tomatoes. Footage of airport staff stacking the tomatoes alongside suitcases quickly spread across social media.
The tomatoes were intended as a gift for members of the Beşiktaş delegation. Turkish journalist Emre Tanriver explained the background to this gesture. It all began during final negotiations in Belgrade, where club officials dined with Vlahović. During the meal, the officials enjoyed the taste of the tomatoes served with the meal.
To please them, Vlahović procured two crates of the same tomatoes and presented them to representatives of his new club. The move drew positive reactions from fans. Upon arriving in Istanbul, Vlahović stated that his aim was to win the title with his new club.
His arrival in Turkey marks the beginning of a new phase in his career. The tomato gesture has remained memorable as a charming detail in preparations for the season. The Serbian striker is now focusing on integrating into the new team and achieving ambitious goals in the Turkish league.
