Benfica have officially announced the signing of Ukrainian midfielder Heorhiy Sudakov from Shakhtar Donetsk. The 22-year-old joins the Portuguese giants on a one-year loan deal with a mandatory purchase clause.

According to the club’s official statement, the loan fee is set at €6.75 million, with an obligation to buy next summer for an additional €20.25 million. Shakhtar Donetsk could also receive up to €5 million in performance-related bonuses, and the Ukrainian side will retain 25% of any future transfer fee.

Sudakov, a product of Shakhtar's academy, has been one of the club’s standout performers in recent years. He made 148 appearances for the senior team, scoring 35 goals and registering 26 assists across all competitions.

He will now link up with fellow Ukrainian and former Shakhtar teammate Anatoliy Trubin, who has established himself as Benfica’s first-choice goalkeeper since making the move in 2023.

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