Shakhtar's midfielder Bernard does not exclude his transition to one of the European clubs.

Bernard, whose contract with Shakhtar expires next summer, confirmed that they are interested in Brazilian and European clubs.

At the same time, the 25-year-old Brazilian does not rule out the option of extending the contract with the "miners".

"I am aware of the interest of Brazilian clubs, because my contract with the Shakhtar expires in the middle of next year. This is a delicate situation. I am connected with the Miner until the end of the season, but I can not close the doors to other clubs, especially the Brazilian ones, "Bernard said..

"I am pleased with the interest of other clubs, but first I have to listen to the Miner, see what they offer. If conditions do not suit me or the club, then I will consider other proposals and take the best decision ".

"We have already briefly discussed the extension of the contract with Shakhtar, but to something concrete has not yet come. We need more time to discuss and analyze all aspects. To me of 25 years, the following contract can become defining in my life, in my career. Usually the agreement is designed for four years or five years. Then I will be 29-30 years old, so I need to think very carefully about everything ".

"I know that I am interested in many European clubs. That's why you need to think about everything calmly and with a cold head to make the best decision. Perhaps I will stay in the Miner, maybe I will return to Brazil or go to another European team. My future will be known later ".

"Negotiations are very secretive, so at the moment I can not say which clubs came out to me. Of course, many players, not just me, would like to play in the English Premier League, in Spain, in France. These are three very strong championships, which are watched all over the world. It would be great to test yourself in one of them ".

Earlier it was reported about interest in Bernard from Milan Inter, Chinese Jiangsu Sunin and Brazilian Palmeiras.

In the current season, Bernard held for Shakhtar 24 matches in all tournaments, in which he scored nine goals and gave three assists.

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