Ukrainian Football Stars Near Major Transfers: Steps Toward Europe for Sudakov and Vanat
The landscape of Ukrainian football is currently witnessing significant transfer developments as two leading national team players, Georgiy Sudakov from Shakhtar Donetsk and Vladislav Vanat from Dynamo Kyiv, are close to signing contracts with European football clubs.
According to sources, Sudakov has already arrived in Lisbon, completed his medical examination, and is set to sign a five-year deal with Portuguese giants Benfica.
The transfer is valued at around 27 million euros, with additional bonuses and future sale percentages included.
The club will receive over 20% of the next transfer fee if the player moves again.Meanwhile, Vanat has taken his first steps toward joining the Spanish club Girona.
His arrival in Spain has been confirmed via social media videos showing him undergoing medical tests before signing the contract.
Spanish media reports indicate that the transfer fee will be approximately 15 million euros, excluding bonuses.
At Girona, Vanat will join other Ukrainian players, Viktor Tsygankov and Vladislav Krapivtsov, creating a strong Ukrainian presence in the team.
In the current season, Vanat has already played seven matches, scoring three goals and demonstrating his high skill level.These transfers have sparked considerable excitement in football circles.
They not only mark a new chapter for Ukrainian players abroad but also showcase the high potential and competitiveness of our athletes on the international stage.
Foreign clubs are actively seeking Ukrainian talents and are willing to pay substantial sums to incorporate them into their squads.
We are now awaiting official confirmations and hoping for new successes for our footballers in European competitions.