DONETSK, Ukraine — Ukrainian champion Shakhtar Donetsk has signed Brazil midfielder Bernard from Atletico Mineiro for 25 million euros ($33 million).
Shakhtar said Thursday that the 25-year-old Bernard signed a five-year deal. Bernard won the Copa Libertadores with Atletico Mineiro last month and has five caps for Brazil.
Bernard’s arrival at Shakhtar follows the signing last month of Argentine forward Facundo Ferreyra from Velez Sarsfield. Over the summer, the Ukrainian club has lost Brazil midfielder Fernandinho to Manchester City and Armenia forward Henrikh Mkhitaryan to Borussia Dortmund.