Додо, фото: ФК Шахтер
The miner signed the 19-year-old Brazilian right-back Dodo from Coritiba for about two million euros.
"I'm very happy to go to Shakhtar! My dream came true. I want to thank my family and everyone who helped and supported me.. I am glad that there are many Brazilians here, it will be easier for me to work and adapt, "Dodo confessed..
"Before signing a contract with Shakhtar, I talked with Bernard. He praised the club and the country, he said that it is safe here that it's interesting to work and that I will enjoy it immensely.. I am already beginning to see this, seeing how we were received. I will be given completely ".
"I already had the opportunity to communicate with Paul Fonseca. I realized that he is a good coach, who constantly teaches his players something new. I hope I can help.. About Shakhtar, I learned about six years ago, sometimes even watched matches. I repeat: I'm happy to be here! ".
"The decision to make a choice in favor of Shakhtar was collective: mine, family and close people. I think that here I'd better open up.
This is a great club that always fights for big trophies. I'm full of enthusiasm and hopefully I will help the new team ".
"I want to take the number 98, he was in Coritiba. The figure symbolizes the year of my birth - 1998 ".
We invite you to familiarize yourself with the best moments of the Brazilian right-back.
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