Maxim Bragaru: "I look forward to working under Shovkovsky's leadership. He is a motivating coach, a legend of the club"

Dynamo Kyiv newcomer, midfielder Maxim Bragaru, shared his impressions of his first training session as a player for the White and Blues.

- Welcome to the team! How do you feel after your first training session as a Dynamo player?

- I am very happy. I was looking forward to today, to this training session.

- The training was full of running work. How difficult is it to return to work after the vacation?

- We return to work with a positive attitude. Yes, today we did some running work and had a workout in the gym. We will gradually get involved.

- Why did you choose the number 45?

- I started playing in DUFLU for the team of the Children's and Youth Sports School 11 under this number. Later, I also took the 45th in Chornomorets. I decided to continue my career with this number on my shirt.

- Is it your favorite number?

- No, I just started playing under it and decided to continue.

- How did you spend the club's offseason?

- As part of the Ukrainian Olympic team, I went to an international tournament in France. I played in two matches there. Our team won the tournament. After June 8, I went on vacation. I was in Odesa, played a wedding.

- Can marriage have a negative impact on your career?

- This will definitely not happen. I'm ready to work one hundred percent, to get better every day.

- Many players this year received very little rest because of their performances for the national teams...

- I personally had enough rest. I am a young player, I need to work and get better every day.

- What are your first impressions of working under Oleksandr Shovkovskyi?

- First of all, he is a motivating coach, a legend of the club. I am looking forward to fruitful work under his leadership.

- Did you set any specific individual goals when you joined Dynamo?

- First of all, I want the team to make it to the group round of the Champions League. Of course, to win the Ukrainian championship. I want to win every game.