Sudakova has just arrived and already feels Benfica’s greatness: fantastic | OneFootball

Georgiy Sudakov is currently with the Ukrainian national team during the first international break of the season, aiming for qualification for the 2026 World Cup. Although he has not yet debuted for Benfica, the 22-year-old attacking midfielder is already causing a stir among the Eagles' fans, having signed a Benfica jersey while heading to his national team's training in Poland. The footballer also exchanged a few words with the media.

"I am very happy, everything has been very positive", said Benfica's new 'number 10' in statements to the newspaper 'Vzbirna', when asked about his departure from Shakhtar Donetsk to the Club of Light.

Regarding what impressed Georgiy Sudakov the most about his new Club, he made a point of mentioning the Eagles' infrastructure: "What impressed me the most so far? Everything. The training center, the stadium... everything. Everything is fantastic. It's all top-notch".

Sudakov will now share the locker room at Benfica with a player he already shares commitments with in the Ukrainian national team, Trubin. When asked about the presence of his compatriot at Luz, the creative player stated that he will be very important for his adaptation: "He (Trubin) knows everyone at the Club. I have also spoken with the coach. The team had a game to play (against Alverca, for the championship), so I didn't have much time to talk to him. I think we will talk more after the national team".

It should be noted that Sudakov was officially announced at Benfica on August 31, the day before the summer transfer window closed. The player arrives at Luz under an initial loan condition that includes a mandatory purchase clause at the end of the 2025/2026 season. In total, between the loan and the purchase of the player, the deal will cost Benfica 27 million euros fixed, which could rise to 32 million euros, depending on objectives.

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