Shakhtar Donetsk announced the transfer of Brazilian youth team winger Eguinaldo. According to the Pitmen's official website, the 18-year-old midfielder has signed a five-year contract with the Orange-and-Blacks until June 30, 2028. Eguinaldo moved to Shakhtar from the Brazilian club Vasco da Gama. Transfer amount not disclosed. The winger will play under the 7th number for the Donetsk side.

The Pitmen's newcomer started his professional career at the Brazilian club Artsul, and in 2022 he moved to Vasco da Gama, where he played 29 matches for the senior team and scored 3 goals. In the 2023 season, Eguinaldo took part in 11 matches in all tournaments (4 games in the Brazilian championship, 1 in the Brazilian Cup, 6 in the championship and Carioca Cup). He also plays for the youth team of Brazil U-20, in which he played 3 matches.. Eguinaldo is a participant in the 2023 World Youth Championship. Eguinaldo became Shakhtar's fourth transfer this summer.

Earlier, the Pitmen signed 21-year-old Brazilian left-back Pedrinho Azevedo, 18-year-old Brazilian winger Neverton and 20-year-old Israeli defender Stav Lemkin. In addition, in April, Shakhtar announced the signing of 19-year-old Ecuadorian midfielder Danil Castillo, whose five-year contract began on July 1, 2023.. Recall that on Saturday, July 29, Shakhtar scored a modest victory over Metalist 1925 in their opening match of the new UPL draw. In the second round of the championship of Ukraine Donetsk team will play against "