“Even when I left, I already understood that the cycle was not over. To return, to see guys, to meet everyone with whom I communicated before – it is very important and pleasant to me. In fact, as I said, it’s nice. And it is great to see and hug them again. And it is of great importance to me. I am very happy here and I hope to live in this atmosphere of respect and warmth for another year.
How has these 3.5 years changed? We always keep the essence, of course. There are changes as a person as a player, but the essence of the same. The mentality matures and changes, but always for the better. I watched the miner, and it is always nice to see them, watch them. I see everyone’s growth: Bondar, Bondarenko, Sudakov. Always noticeable leadership and quality of Matvienko and other Brazilians in the team. I watched all the changes, I see progress, and I am glad to be here. I was improved in the game plan, so I am glad to join these processes now.
I spoke several times with Sudakov. I even wrote Bondar and talked a little with Taras Stepanenko, though superficially, but sincerely. The feeling is strange, because I used to be the youngest when I came from here, I was 25-26, the rest of 33-34. And now you can become the oldest on the team. It’s even funny, but we understand responsibility. We are aware of the importance of this. But, of course, everything with ease and professional return on the field to help the team.
Playing with Arda Turbon in Barcelona? Life is very dynamic, and the football world is so small. And we can live it in 10 years. Once upon a time we were on the field as players, and now he is a coach and I’m with him again. As I say, the football world is very small. I am waiting for a new experience. I always want to conquer titles, and there can be no different. I will focus on the best for Shakhtar to win many titles. ”
– ⚒fc Shakhtar Donetsk (@fcshakhtar) July 11, 2025
Source: Sport.ua