Georgian commented on his move to the Donetsk club.

Shakhtar defender Irakli Azarov gave the first interview as a newcomer to the club.

" My first training went well. I continue to collapse forward, I enjoy my new home.

Here is my friend George Gocholeishvili, I know him for a long time. So, on my decision, the bazhannya grati was thrown into the Liza of champions and develop, even if I know that Shakhtar has a great history and can propagate a lot of opportunities. To that I report maximum zusil at the robot with a team, so that I can continue the rush ahead.

If you find out about the infestation from the side of the Shakhtar, then call me and tell me, as the situation is here at the same time. I talked with my family, with friends, retinue, and I was praised for the decision to come here, to my new home.

I know that a new coach has arrived, I respect that, we will already be a strong team. Become better with a skin day, with a skin thunder. In my opinion, we can do everything.

I think that the biggest plus for me is technique. Ale, I'm here for myself for whom - become better with a skin day.

Shahtari matimu has number 16. I started my professional football career with the same number at Dynamo (Tbilisi), so here I will continue to play under it.

War in Ukraine? Buli fight, but Georgy told me about the situation in Ukraine. I know that it's not safe, that people can't live normal lives. Ale club pikluєtsya about our safety. Well, I support Ukraine and work for Shakhtar and my new family, everything that is in my power. Forward, Ukraine! Glory to the heroes! Glory to Ukraine"

Significantly, that Irakli Azarov signed a long-term contract with Donetsk, which will be secured until the summer of 2028.