Shakhtar Donetsk President Rinat Akhmetov has decided to terminate cooperation with the coaching staff of Igor Jovicevich.

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According to the source, Patrick van Leeuwen, the head coach of Zorya Lugansk, can replace the 49-year-old Croat.. The 53-year-old Dutchman led the team to the bronze medals of the UPL last season, and in 2006-2013 he worked in Shakhtar's structure and led the club's academy.

Several more candidates among European specialists are also being considered..

Jovicevich took charge of Shakhtar last summer when he left Dnipro-1. Under his leadership, the Pitmen won the championship of Ukraine, and also reached the playoffs of the Europa League from the Champions League group and reached the 1/8 finals.

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Earlier it was reported that the UPL top scorer extended the contract with Dnipro-1.