Everton midfielder Bernard thanked the Donetsk club for 5 years of cooperation.

On the last day of the transfer window in England, Bernard signed a contract with Everton.

Immediately after that, the Brazilian turned to Shakhtar through his Instagram.

"First of all, I would like to thank the football club Shakhtar for these 5 years, for many struggles, battles, victories and of course the experience that I gained here". "I want to thank all the fans, players, club employees.

To express special gratitude to Paul Fonseca and the entire technical commission. Without a doubt, you gave me great professional growth in my career ".

"Unfortunately, now I will be far away, but I will always support and hope that one day Shakhtar will be able to return to Donetsk, a house from which we should never leave. Thank you very much, with great respect! "- wrote Bernard.

Recall that, together with Bernard Everton signed two players in Barcelona - midfielder Andre Gomes and defender Yerry Mine.