Donetsk ‘Shakhtar’ officially signs first summer newcomer – Brazilian midfielder Lucas Ferreira
Recently, football fans and experts awaited news regarding the Donetsk ‘Shakhtar’s’ summer transfer activities, and now their expectations have been fulfilled.
The team completed its initial transfer move by announcing the signing of a young Brazilian midfielder, Lucas Ferreira, from São Paulo FC.
The official club website confirmed the deal, stating that the player’s contract is valid until summer 2030.
The transfer fee reportedly amounted to 10 million euros, excluding possible bonuses and additional payments.
This signing marks the club’s first major acquisition in this transfer window and signals their intention to strengthen the squad for the upcoming season segments.Lucas Ferreira has already started familiarizing himself with the team.
Notably, the 19-year-old athlete specializes as a right midfielder and has already gained experience playing for São Paulo’s first team since January of this year.
In total, he has made 23 professional appearances, scored one goal, and provided one assist.
Under new head coach Arda Turan, ‘Shakhtar’ began the season with fresh tactical approaches, striving for better results.It is worth noting that the club’s roster features several Brazilian legionnaires, including Kevin, Elias, Neiverton, Marlon Gomes, among others.
This highlights the club’s strategic emphasis on South American talents, which continues to stir discussions among supporters.
Despite setbacks like elimination from the Europa League after losing to Panathinaikos, the team remains committed to improving their standings in the Ukrainian Premier League, where they have collected 4 points in two fixtures.
Fans and analysts remain optimistic about ‘Shakhtar’s’ potential to contend for high positions in the domestic championship and to bounce back in European competitions.Overall, this transfer is considered one of the key events of the off-season for ‘Shakhtar’, emphasizing the club’s ambitions to regain its prominence on the European stage.
Experts believe that the young Brazilian player will become an integral part of the team’s new tactical system, and his experience combined with his potential will help bolster the midfield and introduce new creative options into the game.
Alongside other legionnaires, Lucas Ferreira could play a central role in upcoming matches, helping the team aim for better results and re-enter European tournaments in future seasons.