Lassina Traore: I stayed in Shakhtar because of love for the club and the country

Added at:
another languages: uk ru

Shakhtar Burkinian forward Lassina Traore explained his decission to stay in a club.

– Lassina, tell us why you decided to stay in Shakhtar?
– I decided to stay, first of all, for my love for the club and the country, which welcomed me well when everything was going well. I felt at home in Ukraine from the first day. Also all my team mates and management of the club supported me during my injury until today. And I think that recognition is one of the main values in Burkina Faso.

– When can we expect you return to the team?
– I will return as soon as possible, so I can play the next game.

– Does it mean that we can see you on the field already in the UPL MD3 game vs Rukh?
– Wes, I will join the team, but final decision will be up to the coach. If he wants me to play some minutes against the next opponent, I will be ready and do everything I can. So, yes, I will be in Lviv to play the game.

– Do you have any message for Shakhtar fans?
– I want to say to Shakhtar fans that Traore is back with more desire and motivation. It won’t be easy, because of what the team has been through. But we will fight together to honour the club in the Ukrainian championship and the Champions League.

another languages: uk ru

Sport NewsRSS - Sport News - Terrikon

05 June

18:00
2026 World Cup Qualifiers: Late Behich Strike Seals Crucial Win for Australia Over Japan
17:34
Vasiliy Lomachenko Announces Retirement from Professional Boxing
17:28
Real Madrid Seal €55M Deal for River Plate Wonderkid Franco Mastantuono
15:28
Official: Liam Delap Joins Chelsea in €35M Transfer from Ipswich
14:10
Official: Willian Leaves Fulham After Contract Expiry
12:09
Ballon d'Or 2025: Ousmane Dembélé Emerges as Leading Contender
09:24
Stanley Cup Final: Edmonton Oilers Take Game 1 Thriller in Overtime Against Florida Panthers
08:16
Official: Simone Inzaghi Appointed as New Al Hilal Head Coach
00:32
Cristiano Ronaldo Sends Portugal to Nations League Final

04 June

20:40
Russell Martin Set to Become New Rangers Head Coach
19:32
Marc Cucurella: “We’re Here to Defend Our Trophy”
19:09
Saudi Clubs Target Tottenham Captain Son Heung-min with Huge Offers
18:45
Paul Pogba Linked with Monaco Move as Ligue 1 Return Looms
18:14
Germany Tipped as Favourites for UEFA Nations League Glory
17:32
Luka Modrić Set to Join AC Milan on One-Year Deal
12:50
Barcelona Facing Potential UEFA Sanctions Over Financial Fair Play Breach
12:03
Jürgen Klopp Endorses Shakhtar Star for Red Bull Football Group
09:27
Federico Chiesa Considers Serie A Return Amid Italy National Team Ambitions

03 June

19:25
PSG Open Talks to Sign Bournemouth Defender Illia Zabarnyi
18:56
Inter Milan Eye Cesc Fàbregas and Roberto De Zerbi as Simone Inzaghi Successor
18:44
Simone Inzaghi Has Left Inter Milan for Al Hilal in €30 Million Mega Deal
17:31
Official: Football’s “Double Touch” Penalty Rule Has Been Changed by IFAB
17:12
Simone Inzaghi Expected to Leave Inter for Al Hilal
16:40
Reports: Andriy Lunin to Stay at Real Madrid and Fight for No.1 Spot
13:17
Chelsea to Pay £5m Penalty to Avoid Permanent Jadon Sancho Signing