Artem Dovbyk on Eldor Shomurodov: “He’s not just a teammate, he’s my true friend”

Ukrainian striker Artem Dovbyk, currently playing for Italian club Roma, shared a heartfelt message about his teammate, Uzbek footballer Eldor Shomurodov, on his social media account.

The two players have frequently appeared together on the field this season and have shown strong chemistry. It turns out their bond extends beyond football, as Dovbyk wrote:
“Shomurodov is my true friend.”

This short but sincere statement was made following a tough match against Fiorentina, in which Dovbyk scored the only goal for Roma — assisted by Shomurodov.

Fans welcomed the moment with great interest, and the partnership between the two strikers received widespread praise.

According to stats, Artem Dovbyk has played 44 matches this season, scoring 17 goals and providing 4 assists, solidifying his place as a key figure in Roma’s attack.

Meanwhile, Eldor Shomurodov has also impressed, appearing in 34 matches, scoring 7 goals, and delivering 5 assists.

Their collaboration on the pitch has not gone unnoticed by head coach Claudio Ranieri, who values their connection highly.

Roma fans are also pleased with their on-field harmony and eagerly await more goal contributions from the duo.

Dovbyk’s kind words highlight not only their professional cooperation, but also a strong friendship — something that could be vital for Roma’s future success.

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