Shakhtar General Director Sergiy Palkin commented on the Donetsk club's performance in European competitions, calling the season one of the brightest in the current history of the team.

" Quadruple in your history Shakhtar's actions up to the semi-final stage of the European Cup tournament and having played a record 20 matches in Europe in one season.

I want to thank our citizens for their dedication, character, patience and the magnitude of the bright emotions that they gave to the patients. Thanks to head coach Arda Turan and the entire coaching staff for their dedication, ambition and faith in the team.

This is a bright and long season, which will soon lead to: Shakhtar has great potential, strong character and great things ahead,” Palkin wrote on his Facebook page.

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