The head coach of the Miner Paulo Fonseca summed up the team's fees.
Today, on February 8, Donetsk Shakhtar returned to Kiev after fees to the UAE.
"The preparation was productive. We met strong opponents, the players added with each match. The organization of fees is fantastic! Worked in excellent conditions, for any professional this is ideal, because I am completely satisfied with the off-season. The miner is working on tactics, physics and mentality at the same time, in order to make the best possible result in the nearest official duel. Judging by the current off-season, I'm optimistic, "- said Fonseca.
"If I said that absolutely all of our players are on the same level, then I would lie. It is obvious. Clearly, there are defining for the team performers, but also many young guys - it is necessary to prepare them for the future. It's about those who are not yet on the same level as the others, but on this goal is working. I believe absolutely in all players - they are very important, but they have different qualities. We try to educate everyone that, at the right time, anyone is ready to help the Miner. An important detail: regardless of the individual characteristics of the players, our style of play has already grown very well into everyone's head. With any composition, we attack and defend equally. It is really important for me that everyone understands and develops our style ".
"In the offseason is not so easy to come and immediately join the team. Those who have played before are already a part of the process, and the joined guys need some time. We invited them, because we believe: they can bring a positive team to the team and make it more quality. Are they going to go out on the field a lot or not? I dont know. Depends on the moments of the season and the need. There are a certain number of players who can not be separated from the Miner, since they are extremely important. I think that within the next few months everyone will have an opportunity to express themselves ".
"Very pleased that managed to save Fred. Everyone knows how important it is for the team, and the interest of the great clubs in Fred. Do not lose the current players for me is much more significant than signing contracts with new ones. These players are really very important for the Miner. Of course, the guys have their ambitions.
I understand the situation of Fred and other performers, for which there were proposals ... Players are in demand, especially thanks to what we did in the Champions League. Such stories are absolutely normal, we solve them in the best way. Fred has not left anywhere, and I can say that he is completely committed to Shakhtar's goals for the coming months ".
Recall that Fred was interested in Man City and Man United, but Shakhtar persuaded the player to stay in the club until at least the summer.