Valery Dubko, FC Metalist 1925 02 February 2026, 11:44

Metalist 1925 defender Valery Dubko commented on his transfer to the Kharkiv club.

“I am extremely glad that I joined Metalist 1925. I feel joy and motivation to work. Rumors about my transfer did not interfere at all. I will say that even on the contrary, it was nice to read articles about myself somewhere and realize that there is attention to me.

I was on the field against Metalist 1925 at the beginning of the season, when the team was just starting to enter the season, but at that time it was not easy either. It was clear that the team is savvy tactically and technically, and also has experienced and quality football players.

Were there other options and why did you choose Metalist 1925? He was the first to communicate with Metalist 1925. This is an ambitious club that sets high goals for itself and does a lot to achieve them.

I think that adaptation will not take much time. Many things are explained and corrected during the training period. There are also familiar guys who help to pass this stage faster. I want to develop and become a better version of myself, I also want to help the team achieve its goals and objectives,” the club’s press service quotes Dubko as saying.

Earlier it was reported that Veres offered to play the UPL match at Avangard — Metalist 1925 already responded.