Sudakov: Joining Benfica was a dream, easy choice | OneFootball

Georgiy Sudakov - who made a request for the future - is living a "dream" with his move to Benfica, coming from Shakhtar Donetsk. In a direct speech, the Ukrainian international confesses that he still can't believe he's a player for the eagles and reveals the reasons that led him to sign for the Club da Luz, from the conditions to... the food.

"It's hard to make a scale, but it seems like I was born again. You start everything from scratch. In Shakhtar, I went through a certain phase and now Benfica is a big step forward. I leave my comfort zone, I start a process with a new team, coaches. It's a new moment," began Georgiy Sudakov.

"Everything happened very quickly. Even when I was already two or three days in Lisbon, after signing the contract, I still couldn't believe it. It seemed like a dream when I arrived to train and meet the team," reveals Georgiy Sudakov, recounting the moment when he became aware of Benfica's interest.

"I realized there was serious interest when my agent called me on Monday, before the game against Servette. He told me that Benfica had a serious interest in me and that I might travel from Geneva to Lisbon after the game," added Georgiy Sudakov, a 23-year-old athlete.

"The city is beautiful, the weather is good, and the food is delicious. There are many Ukrainians. It will be easier psychologically, especially having a pregnant wife and a small child. Trubin has already given me the contacts to study the Portuguese language. I want to do it two or three times a week to facilitate communication with the team. Most speak English, but the Portuguese language will give me a new level in day-to-day life," concluded Georgiy Sudakov.

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