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Shakhtar Donetsk recently appointed Arda Turan as their new head coach on a two-year contract, marking a significant new chapter for the club ahead of the 2025–26 season^[3]. Shakhtar will be competing in the Ukrainian Premier League, the Ukrainian Cup, and the UEFA Europa League during this period^[3].

The club has been active in the transfer market, particularly during the winter 2025 window. Key incoming transfers include:

Kaua Elias (Striker, 18 years old) from Fluminense for €17 million (February 2025)
Alisson Santana (Right midfielder, 19 years old) from Atlético Mineiro for €14 million (March 2025)
Diego Júnior Arroyo Maldonado (Central defender, 19 years old) from Bolívar for €950,000 (February 2025)

Several players have also returned from loan spells, including Dmytro Topalov, Eduard Kozik, and Kevin Kelsy^[2][4][6].

On the departures side, rumors suggest Kevin could be leaving for €30 million, and confirmed sales include Stav Lemkin for €1.5 million^[5].

Shakhtar has already begun pre-season friendlies under Turan. They secured a 1–0 win over ND Gorica on July 4, 2025, with Eguinaldo scoring, and drew 1–1 against 1. FC Slovácko on July 6. Another friendly against Brinje Grosuplje took place on July 11^[3][7].

The team is also set to play its next friendly against Ilves Tampere on July 17, 2025^[7].

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