“The Ukrainian striker talked about his goals and motivation after moving from Bayer Leverkusen.”, — write: football.ua
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The Ukrainian striker talked about his goals and motivation after moving from Bayer Leverkusen.
Artem Stepanov, FC Utrecht January 30, 2026, 11:00 p.m
The 18-year-old football player noted that he quickly felt comfortable in the new club and believed in its sports project.
“I am very pleased to be in Utrecht. Utrecht convinced me with its clear sports vision, trust in young players and a strong focus on development. The club has great ambitions and a clear plan for further growth,” – quotes Artem Stepanov official website of Utrecht.
The forward also outlined his main tasks at the new stage of his career, emphasizing the desire for daily progress and benefit for the team.
“My main goal is to become better every day, to be useful to the team and help the club achieve the best possible results. I want to show my strongest qualities, score goals, give assists and contribute to Utrecht’s victories. I promise to give my best and fight for the club in every match,” Stepanov added.
In the first half of the 2025/26 season, the Ukrainian played for Nuremberg on loan in the second Bundesliga, during which he played 14 matches (753 minutes), scored one goal and provided one assist.