Sudakov keen on Benfica move ahead of big-money bid: "I'd like to go" | OneFootball

Sudakov recently announced that he wants to move to a club that invests in and develops young talents. Benfica has reasons to dream about the arrival of the 22-year-old attacking midfielder, one of the most promising young players in European football, who may also require a record investment from the Eagles.

Georgiy Sudakov gave an interview in May to the portal SoccerBible. He began by talking about his love for the club he currently represents, Shakhtar Donetsk: "It’s more than a club, it’s my second home. Leaving will be very difficult, but I know that a footballer's career is short and I will have to take advantage of the opportunities that arise."

"Playing in the Premier League is a dream for any player and I am no exception," said the 22-year-old attacking midfielder, who has become one of the main targets for Benfica after the Eagles saw the Mohamed Amoura deal fall through.

Sudakov went on to explain what kind of club he would like to continue his football career with when he leaves Ukraine: "I would like to go to a club that trusts and develops young players, where the coach sees me as an important part of the team and not just another signing."

Georgiy Sudakov is seen as one of the main talents in Ukrainian football, with a contract at Shakhtar Donetsk until the end of the 2027/28 season. In the current 2025/26 season, the midfielder—valued at 32 million euros—has so far played seven official matches, five in the Europa League qualifiers and two in the Ukrainian Championship. In the 463 minutes he has been on the pitch, the midfielder has made one assist.

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