Dnipro-1 forward Artem Dovbik has dotted the i's regarding his possible transfer abroad.
Artem Dovbik (photo: scdnipro1.com.ua)- First of all, congratulations on the victory over Dynamo. How did you play after the departure from AEK?
- Thanks. The team really wanted to rehabilitate itself and prove that we deserve support. You saw for yourself: a good team has been selected, this team is capable of achieving success.
— How did you play with all these rumors?
- In a sense, I'm used to it. Over the past year and a half, there have been many options, offers, calls. No one can say that I, my club or representatives have lost their heads from them. I have always played for Dnepr-1 with complete dedication. Otherwise, I can't.
— What do you have on the table now? What offers are still valid?
- These are at least four clubs from the Italian Serie A, the German Bundesliga and the Turkish Super League.
- It was also said about the interest of Nottingham Forest...
“Indeed, my agent negotiated with them. There was also an official offer from the Championship club - Burnley.
- Which team do you personally lean towards?
- I'll be honest. As a professional, what I want most of all is to play in one of the top European leagues. Ready to fight and prove your level.
- Igor Burbas claimed that you turned to the management of Dnipro-1 with a request for an immediate transfer ...
— Yes, this is true. I want to thank the club, which did a lot for me, in which I received a call-up to the national team, so that Dnipro-1 would now make money on my transfer. There is a chance to do this in summer, because in winter there are significantly fewer transfers, and there will also be fewer opportunities.
I became the top scorer in the recent history of Dnipro, the best UPL player last year, but now I want to realize my dream and try my hand at the European top league. I hope that the leadership and fans of Dnipro will understand me, because the career of a football player is fleeting, I am now 25 years old and I need a new challenge.
I believe that Dnepr-1 can still choose a worthy offer. I will be glad if she satisfies the club and rewards for all the good that Dnepr-1 has done for me.
Then everything depends on Dnepr-1.
Alexander KALININ
