Shakhtar CEO Sergei Palkin commented on Farn's transfer to Manchester United.

Today, June 5, midfielder Shakhtar Fred signed a contract with Manchester United.

"The club agreed on the transfer of Fred to Manchester United. According to the agreement, we can not disclose financial conditions. But I can say one thing - we are completely satisfied with the terms of the agreement, "Palkin wrote on his Facebook page.

"I thank Fred for years spent in Shakhtar, for trophies and titles, which he helped to win the Club! He showed himself to be a real professional and an excellent person.

"Today we all should be glad that the Club and Ukrainian football brought up another world-class player! Thank you, Fred, good luck in your future career," the functionary concluded..

Fred moved to Shakhtar in the summer of 2013 from Internacional for 15 million euros and has since played for the Donetsk club 155 matches, which marked 15 goals and 15 assists.