Shakhtar Donetsk midfielder Maicon will continue to play for Corinthians on loan.

This was reported by the press service of the Brazilian club.

The Pitmen agreed to extend the lease agreement until December 2023.

Maicon returned to Corinthians after the start of a full-scale Russian military invasion of Ukraine.

Since then, the 25-year-old midfielder has made 26 appearances for the team and scored two goals in all competitions..

Maicon's contract with Shakhtar is valid until December 31, 2025. Many legionnaires of the Pitmen did not want to stay at the club against the backdrop of the war. At the same time, FIFA allowed foreigners to suspend their contracts in Ukraine..

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Earlier it was reported that UEFA included the Ukrainian player of Shakhtar in the top 40 young talents of 2023.