Shakhtar and Ukraine national team striker Daniil Sikan will continue his career in Turkey. His transfer to Trabzonspor was confirmed by both clubs. According to Transfermarkt, the transfer amount was 6 million euros, and the player’s contract runs until the summer of 2029.

Sikan called the transition an important step for his development and noted the high level of the new club. He is ready to play both in his usual position as a central striker and in any other position, depending on the coach’s decision..

For Sikan, this is already the second experience of playing abroad.. In 2022, he spent six months on loan at the German club Hansa, where he scored one goal in 11 matches. This season he became Shakhtar's top scorer among forwards, scoring 4 goals, second only to midfielders in terms of performance.

Trabzonspor is currently in 9th place in the Turkish Championship, and Sikan's debut could take place on February 1 in a game against Kayseriaspor..

During the player’s presentation, the club’s management expressed support for Ukraine and hope for a speedy end to the war.

According to the new agreement, the striker will receive a higher salary than he currently receives. The media claimed that Daniil did not want to continue cooperation with the Donetsk club and plans to continue his career abroad.