Known for their affinity for Brazilian players, Shakhtar Donetsk parted ways with four of their South American stars during this summer transfer window.
Douglas Costa signed for Bayern Munich, Luiz Adriano for AC Milan, with Fernando moving to Sampdoria and Ilsinho released on a free transfer.
Fred, Dentinho, Taison, Marlos, Alex Teixeira and Bernard remain and Romanian coach Mircea Lucescu account on the former player of Atletico Mineiro to become the next leader of its technical team:
“For Bernard, it’s been two years that I have patiently accompanied his progress and adaptation,” he told Globoesporte. “When he arrived, I thought that he would quickly leave the club. He had problems with discipline and adaptation. But his professionalism is improving and he has become more responsible. I want him to become the technical leader of the team.”
