Oleksandr Shovkovskyi commented on his appointment as acting head coach of Dynamo Kyiv.
"Friends and fans of football, many of you have probably already learned that Mircea Lucescu has resigned as head coach of Dynamo Kyiv and announced the end of his career.
He has always been a recognised expert and a legendary coach, and I am grateful to him for all his achievements and contribution not only to Ukrainian but also to world football.
And I personally thank him for inviting me to join his coaching staff.
Today I have the great honour to take the helm, albeit with the prefix acting, as the head coach of my favourite team. I also cannot fail to mention that this became possible thanks to the trust and support of the club's president, Igor Surkis.
I am well aware that this is a great responsibility that I take on with great respect.
Thank you all for your support and faith in me. Only Kyiv - Only Victory!" Shovkovsky wrote on his Facebook page.