Shakhtar Donetsk announced the transfer of the Brazilian winger Neverton. The 18-year-old winger has signed a five-year contract with the Pitmen, until June 30, 2028.. According to unofficial information, the amount of the transfer of a player from the Brazilian "

Neverton is a graduate of Sao Paulo. In 2021, he played 28 matches and scored 18 goals for Sao Paulo U-17 team. In the 2022 season, the Brazilian made his debut in Sao Paulo U-20, where he played 24 matches in the Brazilian Youth Championship and the Sao Paulo State Cup in a year and a half, in which he scored 5 goals and 5 assists. Neverton became Shakhtar's second summer transfer after 21-year-old left-back Pedrinho Azevedo. The Brazilian, who previously played for Atletico Paranaense, moved to the Pitmen as a free agent. In addition, in April, Shakhtar announced the signing of 19-year-old Ecuadorian midfielder Danil Castillo, whose five-year contract began on July 1, 2023..

The Orange-and-Blacks are preparing for the new season under the leadership of the Dutchman Patrick Van Leeuwen, who replaced Croatian Igor Jovicevic as head coach. Recall that Shakhtar, as the champions of Ukraine, automatically entered the group stage of the Champions League-2023/24. The Donetsk club will recognize its rivals in the main draw of the main European Cup during the draw on August 31. UPL-2023/24 season will start on July 28. At the start of the new Ukrainian league season, the Pitmen will face Metalist 1925 on July 29.