Newcomer "miners" Maicon shared his impressions and expectations after signing a contract with the club.

- I'm very happy to be in Shakhtar! I hope I will be able to demonstrate my best qualities, prove myself on the very good side and help the team get as many titles as possible.

- What do you already know about the club?.

- The miner is well known in Brazil. There are many worthy football players and a lot of Brazilians. I know about the team won titles. And now, being in Shakhtar a few days, very satisfied. I hope to spend all the time until the end of the season in this mood, as now..

"Do you know any of the Brazilians?".

- Yes, with Dodo - we were in the national team together. I also know Dentinho, who played in Corinthians, the collections of Tyson and Ismaili, Marlos for his performances for Sao Paulo, Alan Patrick. Of course, I know about these players, because they played in the same league as me.

- Many Brazilians from Shakhtar were in the national team and top clubs in Europe. Is this a good motivation for you?.

- I'm very happy for the players who were able to excel with the "miners" and then show themselves in the best European championships and the Brazilian national team. But now I'm focused on showing up in Shakhtar. I want to become successful in this club. While this is the most important thing.

- What do you want to achieve with Shakhtar?.

- The biggest dream is to win the most titles.

Naturally, I will not hide, I want to win the Champions League - it's a dream not only mine, but also every football player and every club. This is what is in my heart and soul.

"What number did you choose?".

- I took myself number 8. I already had it, and there is even a tattoo - my son on the hand with the figure of 8 It was previously reported that the transfer amount for Micon will be 6.6 million euros.

Recall that on the eve of Shakhtar signed another Brazilian player - striker Fernando.