Arda Turan has exploded the bomb! His first transfer has been announced
Shakhtar Donetsk, coached by Arda Turan, who finished the season as champion in Ukraine, have started attempts to make their first transfer. Shakhtar, which has been dominating the Brazilian market in transfers for years, has taken a different route this time and headed to Argentina.
Shakhtar Donetsk, coached by Arda Turan, has started transfer work after completing the 2025-2026 season as champions in the Ukrainian Premier League. The orange and blacks, who will directly participate in the next Champions League, aim to strengthen their midfield first.
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The Ukrainian club, which has been attracting attention in the transfer market for years with the young talents it has found especially from Brazil, has turned its route to Argentina this time. According to a report in Ukrainian press outlet Sport, Shakhtar have begun attempts to sign 22-year-old front libero Rafael Profini, who plays for Union Santa Fe.
It is stated that the club coached by Arda Turan has made an official offer of 3 million euros to the Argentine club for the transfer of Profini. Union Santa Fe have started to analyze the offer from Shakhtar Donetsk and will respond to the Ukrainian representative shortly.
Profini, who has a contract with the club until December 31, 2026, has appeared in 20 matches this season, scoring 1 goal and 5 assists.
