Donetsk ‘Shakhtar’ Fortifies Squad: Two Brazilian Signings Strengthen the Team
Shakhtar Donetsk has taken a significant step forward in strengthening their squad ahead of the upcoming football season by signing contracts with two talented Brazilian footballers.
Officially announced by the club’s press service, these new additions include young forward Luka Meirelles from Santos and 18-year-old attacking midfielder Izeki Silva from Fluminense.
Details reveal that the contract with Meirelles spans five years, and according to Transfermarkt, the transfer fee was around 12 million euros.
Luka, a product of Santos’ youth academy, has already been called up to Brazil’s U-20 national team, where he played 13 matches and scored once.
On the senior level, he has participated in 15 matches and provided one assist, mostly coming off the bench.
The second newcomer, Izeki Silva, also signed a five-year contract; the transfer cost is estimated at approximately 10 million euros excluding bonuses.
Silva previously played 11 matches for Fluminense’s main squad across all tournaments, though he has yet to record a goal or assist.
Alongside these new signings, Shakhtar continues to feature a number of Brazilian legionnaires, including Kevin, Yelias, Neves, Marlon Gomez, among others.
This squad reinforcement aligns with the club’s ambitions for a competitive season in both domestic and European competitions.
The club has also announced other summer transfers and has already received their first opponents in the Ukrainian Cup, signaling active preparations ahead of upcoming matches.