I made my dream come true by moving to Shakhtar
Sunday, February 9, 2025
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Brazilian newcomer of Shakhtar Kauã Elias gave his first interview to the club’s media after signing a contract with the Miners
– Elias, you became a Shakhtar player officially. Welcome to our big orange-and-black family! Share your impressions after the first minutes together with the team and thoughts on your transfer to the club.
– I am happy to join the team! I made my dream and the dream of my family come true. From the first minutes here, at Shakhtar, I felt a friendly atmosphere. It is also very nice that there are many Brazilians in the team, so my adaptation will be as easy as possible. I already had the chance to talk with them at dinner: they are very nice people, friendly and kind. This also applies to everyone in this club. I will do my best to represent Shakhtar well at all levels.
– When you found out that Shakhtar is interested in you, what was your first reaction?
– It was all very interesting. I just got back from the training session, and there were guests at home talking to my father. I overheard a conversation where the word “Shakhtar” was mentioned, it was about interest in me. Then I went to my room and just sat motionless in my chair for several minutes – I could not believe in this interest. And later, when these really serious conversations were confirmed, I did not even think twice.
– And what played a key role when you made this decision?
– Probably, primarily the fact that there are many of my compatriots, Brazilian players, in the team. Also, Shakhtar is a team with a good history, a lot of achievements and a great name, including in Brazil. And I would also like to try to live in a new country, so I am sure that it was a good choice.
– Let’s talk about you as a player and what you can offer Shakhtar. Tell us about your strong qualities, describe yourself.
– I am a central forward with a great goal-scoring instinct, I can play well with the head, I perform well in and out of the penalty area, I can pick up speed quite easily. I am sure that with the skills I listed I will be able to benefit the team, because this is my main goal during my time at the club.
– Which squad number did you choose and why?
– Number 19. This is a symbolic number for me – the day my grandmother was born. And it is also a very beautiful number, so I am sure that I will be able to show my best qualities while playing under it.
– Most people in Brazil know Shakhtar very well, you are probably not an exception. What did you know about Shakhtar? Did you perhaps follow former Brazilian players of the club?
– Of course, Shakhtar is a well-known team in Brazil, they also have a good background in the Champions League, so I know the club since I was a young boy watching the matches of the most prestigious European tournament. Yes, as you rightly said, many Brazilian players have performed here as well. I had the opportunity to play in the same team with Douglas Costa last year, and he was one of those who advised me to move here. I also know that central defender Marlon, whom I met at Fluminense, used to play for Shakhtar. So, I heard enough good reviews about this place.
– We know that our Brazilians were really looking forward to your arrival. What did you talk about?
– Yes, we did have a chance to chat a little at dinner: it was a nice conversation about some personal things and about the club. They said it is a very nice place with a lot of prospects. Overall, we talked about the potential here for each of us. And, as I mentioned before, I think it is a good place for personal growth and progress for the whole team in general.
– How do you see your development at Shakhtar and what are your goals?
– I want to become the champion of Ukraine, play in the Champions League and win it. I want to score a lot of goals and forever inscribe my name in the history of the club so that the fans remember me.
– You mentioned our fans, so you have a great opportunity to address them.
– I want to thank everyone for their support, for the warmth with which they greeted me. I am very happy to be here and I sincerely hope that I will be able to thank you with my goals and spectacular performance on the football field!
– I am happy to join the team! I made my dream and the dream of my family come true. From the first minutes here, at Shakhtar, I felt a friendly atmosphere. It is also very nice that there are many Brazilians in the team, so my adaptation will be as easy as possible. I already had the chance to talk with them at dinner: they are very nice people, friendly and kind. This also applies to everyone in this club. I will do my best to represent Shakhtar well at all levels.
– When you found out that Shakhtar is interested in you, what was your first reaction?
– It was all very interesting. I just got back from the training session, and there were guests at home talking to my father. I overheard a conversation where the word “Shakhtar” was mentioned, it was about interest in me. Then I went to my room and just sat motionless in my chair for several minutes – I could not believe in this interest. And later, when these really serious conversations were confirmed, I did not even think twice.
– And what played a key role when you made this decision?
– Probably, primarily the fact that there are many of my compatriots, Brazilian players, in the team. Also, Shakhtar is a team with a good history, a lot of achievements and a great name, including in Brazil. And I would also like to try to live in a new country, so I am sure that it was a good choice.
– Let’s talk about you as a player and what you can offer Shakhtar. Tell us about your strong qualities, describe yourself.
– I am a central forward with a great goal-scoring instinct, I can play well with the head, I perform well in and out of the penalty area, I can pick up speed quite easily. I am sure that with the skills I listed I will be able to benefit the team, because this is my main goal during my time at the club.
– Which squad number did you choose and why?
– Number 19. This is a symbolic number for me – the day my grandmother was born. And it is also a very beautiful number, so I am sure that I will be able to show my best qualities while playing under it.
– Most people in Brazil know Shakhtar very well, you are probably not an exception. What did you know about Shakhtar? Did you perhaps follow former Brazilian players of the club?
– Of course, Shakhtar is a well-known team in Brazil, they also have a good background in the Champions League, so I know the club since I was a young boy watching the matches of the most prestigious European tournament. Yes, as you rightly said, many Brazilian players have performed here as well. I had the opportunity to play in the same team with Douglas Costa last year, and he was one of those who advised me to move here. I also know that central defender Marlon, whom I met at Fluminense, used to play for Shakhtar. So, I heard enough good reviews about this place.
– We know that our Brazilians were really looking forward to your arrival. What did you talk about?
– Yes, we did have a chance to chat a little at dinner: it was a nice conversation about some personal things and about the club. They said it is a very nice place with a lot of prospects. Overall, we talked about the potential here for each of us. And, as I mentioned before, I think it is a good place for personal growth and progress for the whole team in general.
– How do you see your development at Shakhtar and what are your goals?
– I want to become the champion of Ukraine, play in the Champions League and win it. I want to score a lot of goals and forever inscribe my name in the history of the club so that the fans remember me.
– You mentioned our fans, so you have a great opportunity to address them.
– I want to thank everyone for their support, for the warmth with which they greeted me. I am very happy to be here and I sincerely hope that I will be able to thank you with my goals and spectacular performance on the football field!