Negotiations on the transfer of Maicon were conducted during the last several months.

As the general director of Shakhtar Sergey Palkin reported on his Facebook page, today the miners officially formalized the deal on the transition of the Brazilian.

"The club signed a five-year agreement with midfielder of the Brazilian youth team Micon, who moves to us from the Brazilian Corinthians. This is a very talented football player. We see great prospects in this player and believe in him. Welcome to Shakhtar, Maicon! "- wrote Palkin.

Earlier it was reported that the transfer amount for Micon will be 6.6 million euros.

Recall that on the eve of Shakhtar signed another Brazilian player - striker Fernando.