Real Madrid Reiterates his love for Real fans

At his official unveiling as a Besiktas player, Pepe took the time to dedicate some words to his 10-year stay at Real Madrid, showing that not all love has been lost from the Portuguese.

His time in Madrid ended on a sour note, with the player firing parting shots at the club on his departure, but the bitter feelings seem to have been put aside now that the defender has found a new club.

"I spent 10 wonderful years at Real Madrid," Pepe said.

"My two daughters were born in Madrid, I won three Champions Leagues and three LaLiga titles as well.

"I love Real Madrid and their fans."

Pepe has been labelled as an aggressive player on the field and this streak in him is demonstrated by an incident during a game against Getafe in 2009, but the player denies that this perception of him is true.

"Something happened in a game against Getafe and I was punished for it," he said.

"Since then, I have been judged and labelled as an aggressive player.

"I have always done everything to defend my goal."

Pepe joins the Turkish club after moves to China, Inter and Paris Saint-Germain fell through.