Roma have officially announced the arrival of Dovbik, with the total transfer fee reaching €38.5 million. In his first interview with Roma TV, Dovbik spoke about the transfer, De Rossi, his idol Shevchenko and many other topics.
Welcome to Roma, how are you feeling now?
“The transfer is finally complete, I can’t wait to start my first day in Roma, I’m really very happy now.”
President Friedkin played a key role in the deal, how did they convince you?
“I’ve talked to both the father and son, and I’m very grateful to the Friedkin family. But I didn’t talk to them before the transfer was completed.”
Why choose Roma?
“Roma is one of the best clubs in Italy, in my opinion Roma has a very ambitious plan, and I believe Roma can achieve its goals.”
About your former club Girona
“Last season was very important for me, and also for Girona, it was the first time in the club’s history that they qualified for the Champions League. I will miss Girona, but now it’s time to move forward.”
How do you feel about becoming La Liga’s top scorer?
“It’s amazing, I have to thank my teammates, they created many scoring opportunities for me. Scoring is my job, and it feels great to be the top scorer.”
Have you talked to coach De Rossi? “Yes, I’ve talked to De Rossi. He explained some tactical arrangements to me, I felt a positive atmosphere, and that’s one of the reasons why I decided to join Roma.”
Who is your idol? “I would say Shevchenko, he’s the best Ukrainian player. He also played in Italy, he’s the best Ukrainian footballer.”
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