🎥 Lukebakio sets short-term goal at Benfica: I really want this | OneFootball

Dodi Lukebakio was officially announced, this Monday, September 1st, as a new signing for Benfica. In his first statements as an athlete of the Clube da Luz, the 27-year-old Belgian international stated that he wants to debut as soon as possible with the Sacred Mantle in the home of the reds.

"It's a fantastic feeling, honestly. I asked for many opinions, I already knew it was a great Club, but I was surprised because I only heard good things. I really want to be on the field and experience those moments with the fans, who I already know are fantastic. I just signed, but I'm already eager to play in this stadium," Dodi Lukebakio began by saying.

"Of course [to leave the same mark as Svilar, Witsel, and Vertonghen]! It's important for me to try to help the team achieve its goals, and I'm here to give my best, to show the player I am and what I can bring to the team. I want to give my best image so we can achieve many things at this fantastic club," said Dodi Lukebakio.

"It's very important to try to help the team become better. This is my main goal. For me, the most important thing is what we achieve as a team. Individually, it's also important because if I do well, I'm also helping the Club. I came to try to win as much as possible because this is Benfica! I know what I have to do, and I believe I will show it on the field," defined Dodi Lukebakio, in statements to the Club's media.

"First of all, I want to thank all the messages I received on social media. I was very touched. I'm eager to start and play for them. I've already seen how fantastic they are, and I can say that I will give my best so we can win titles because this is Benfica!" concluded Dodi Lukebakio.

Check out Dodi Lukebakio's first statements as a Benfica signing:

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