– Luke, welcome the team! As soon as you officially became Shakhtar player. What emotions do you feel?
– I am very pleased to sign a contract with such a large club. This is an honor for me and my family, so I will do my best to create a good story in Shakhtar.
– How did I find out that a team like Shakhtar became interested in you? What was your first reaction and how much was it?
– I was called by the agent and said that he had very good news for me. Of course, I was very worried, and when I heard about Shakhtar’s interest, I immediately told the family. We were all very happy and weighed without hesitation.
– Tell us a little about yourself as a football player: what position do you play, what are your strengths and key skills?
– I am an attacker who loves to score goals. I have good speed and always aimed at a goal to help Shakhtar to win.
– Did you choose a game number? If so, what and why?
– I chose 49. I liked it before. I had a friend who had already had this number, and I said that I would take it too – so did it.
– Did you communicate with one of the Brazilians of the present composition about their transition? Did he find out about Ukraine and Shakhtar?
– Talked to Ferreira. He also recently arrived and said that there was a wonderful club and a city. He was happy and advised to go without hesitation.
– What goals do you set yourself in Shakhtar?
– My main goal is to help the club to get trophies, to score goals and to teach the maximum to lead Shakhtar to the top.
– The best scorer in Shakhtar’s history is Luis Adriano, who scored 128 goals and how much do you plan?
– I want to do the maximum while I am in the club. I will put on the full, and if I can score three goals per game, it will be great. Shakhtar will always help.
– In the previous team you played with Neimar. Did he give you any guidelines, advice or wishes before your transition to Shakhtar?
– It was a dream to play with him for me. I fulfilled this dream, we warded. He sent me a message with a wish to succeed in Europe. Getting it from a idol is a great honor. I will play for Shakhtar with love.
Source: Sport.ua