The president of «Dynamo» Igor Surkis commented on the signing of a new contract with the team midfielder Volodymyr Brazhko.
— First of all, I want to thank Volodymyr for his professionalism and understanding of the situation. Everyone knows that we were negotiating regarding his transfer, but there is such a concept as «club interests». For us, they come first, as we see now, and for Brazhko as well. It is very important that the player is ready to continue progressing and benefiting the team
— Were the negotiations regarding the new contract difficult?
— No, it was a constructive and clear dialogue for both sides. Volodymyr is a product of «Dynamo», he understands perfectly that he can help the team achieve important victories in the UPL and in European competitions, progress, and become an important player for the national team. All conditions are created for his development, he is an ambitious and professional guy, so we expect him to reach an even higher individual level.
— Did you feel that Brazhko was dissatisfied with the outcome of the January negotiations with «Wolverhampton»?
— Brazhko has not been in the «Dynamo» system for the first year, so he knows very well that we never hold anyone by force or persuasion. If a player really wants to change clubs and it corresponds to the interests of «Dynamo», then we always go towards it. Besides, this is professional football, in which not all negotiations end with a signed agreement.
This is a normal process, the main thing is that the reaction to this is adequate. From Brazhko's side, everything was professional, I even think that this situation will give him the motivation and desire to play even better.