Shakhtar midfielder Maicon, who plays on loan for Corinthians, told the Donetsk club that he does not want to return, Sport Witness reports citing journalist Jorge Nicola.

According to the source, Corinthians are interested in keeping the player in the team, but the amount of 7 million euros for a full-fledged transfer is too much for them.. The Brazilian club are considering extending the loan for another year.

In Europe, 25-year-old Maicon is claimed by Brighton ex-coach of the Pitmen Roberto De Zerbi, but it is not yet clear whether he will try to sign the Brazilian in the winter. Lease agreement ends December 31st.

Micon's agreement with Shakhtar is valid until the summer of 2025. The midfielder moved to the Donetsk club in the summer of 2018. Maicon has 98 matches and 8 goals for the Pitmen.

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Earlier, the star ex-football player of Shakhtar promised to return to Ukraine after the war.