The player got there in non -standard circumstances, because Bogdan himself sent letters to the top European teams and eventually became interested in Az. About his career and life in the Netherlands, Budko told in an exclusive interview for the site Sport.ua.
– Tell us how you started playing football? Why did you choose this sport?
– I started playing football at the age of 5, because I liked this sport, I played football when Taekwondo. So I asked to take me for football.
– For a long time you trained at the Metalist Academy. Can you say that you got the most knowledge and experience?
– I gained knowledge and experience wherever I was, in particular in miners. In Metalist, I got a football base that became important to me. In Shakhtar and AZ I have already gained other knowledge that helped me become a professional football player.
-What do you think that Metalist is now only a team of the First League, but in the past it was a top club? Would you like to go out in the Metalist T -shirt on the field in the future?
– It is a pity that Metalist does not stand in UPL now, but I do not have the one that I want to play only for Metalist. If they go out to UPL, it will be very good for guys who play there for fans.
– Tell us a little about your performances in Shakhtar. Did you like there?
– Yes, it is a top academy. There is very high pressure and great hopes, so it was necessary to constantly teach on full and work to stay there. You have to prove that you are the best.
– How did you find yourself in ALKMARA? Were there any other options for selecting a team?
– I sent letters to top clubs in Europe when I was in Italy. Only Az answered me, so I came here, went to the team and was on the team.
– Do you like to perform in the youth team “AZ”?
– Yes, the level of football here is very high, because it is one of the best academies in Europe and it is much more difficult to play football than in Ukraine.
– Do you have problems with your language? Do you own Dutch?
– Yes, I have already learned the Dutch at a sufficient level, so I can communicate quietly. I understand not only everything they say in the team, but also people in ordinary life, outside football.
– How do you think you can get to the main composition of the adult Az Alkmaar team?
-It is difficult to say, but I think that in 1-2 years I will be able to get to and train with them.
– What are your conditions in AZ? Do you have enough money for accommodation?
– The conditions in Alkmaar are quite good. Despite the fact that the Netherlands is a little expensive country, I have enough accommodation.
– How do you live in the Netherlands? Do you like this country?
– I really like this country, probably more than all other European countries. Here, if you do not know the Dutch language, you will speak English with you. Also, there are very friendly people. You can live and speak English here. In addition, there is a very good football that I like.
– What is your main purpose in your career? Where would you like to play and what do you want to achieve?
– The main goal is to play for the country’s main national team and for the Madrid Real.
– Who is your idol in football? Who are you equal?
– I do not have idols, but I like Kevin de Bryuyne and Federico Valverde.
– For what team do you cheer in top championships and in Ukraine?
– In Ukraine, I cheer for Shakhtar, and in the top championships for Real Madrid and Manchester City.
Source: Sport.ua