The Corinthians announced this Wednesday the signing of the Ukrainian nationalized Brazilian striker Junior Moraesformer player of Shakhtar Donetsk from Ukraine and who arrived in his country at the beginning of March, after the war broke out with Russia.
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“15 years later I am back in Brazil, I am very happy with this new challenge,” said the player on his social networks.
Moraes34 years old, had a contract with the Shakhtar Donetsk Ukrainian until June this year, but was released by FIFA for the rest of the season, an opportunity that was seized by the club Sao Paulo.
Signature until June 2023
The striker signed with the Corinthians until December 31, 2023. Moraes He began his career at the base of the Santos and, after going through small teams of Romania and Bulgariawore the shirt of three clubs Ukraineamong them the Shakhtarwhere he played four seasons, with a total of 106 official matches and 62 goals scored.
naturalized in Ukrainecame to defend the Ukrainian soccer team, with which he played 11 games and scored a goal.