Benito: "I don't need a passport to truly love Ukraine"

Dynamo midfielder Benito said in an interview with the club TV that he has never even thought of transferring to another club.

"I see that Legionnaires are leaving Ukraine, running away in search of such a life. This is not good. Look at our mentor Mircea Lucescu - he is an example for everyone. Our head coach shows people what the absence of terror is. He is 78 years old, he is the most experienced coach in the world, he goes to the country where there is a war, and shows by his example that life goes on. I really do not understand those Legionnaires, who leave Ukraine. When I learned that Tomas Kendzera returned to Ukraine, I began to respect him even more.

You do not need a passport of the country to truly love it. I live in Ukraine, I have spent a lot of time here, I have friends here. I am used to treat people the way they treat me. If Ukraine has made me happy, I will always love and support it. I want to emphasize - I am here. I am with you, I am one of you.

I don't know who wrote the Ukrainian anthem, but it's very melodic. When I hear it, I feel an incredible emotion. Every time, when they play the Ukrainian anthem before a match, I become happy. I do not know why, but it's true. I get happy," Benito said.