Shakhtar Donetsk have officially announced the signing of highly-rated Brazilian midfielder Lucas dos Santos Ferreira from São Paulo FC.

The 19-year-old talent has penned a long-term deal with the Ukrainian giants, keeping him at the club until June 30, 2030. According to media reports, the transfer fee is worth €10 million upfront, with an additional €2 million in performance-related bonuses.

Lucas Ferreira began his footballing journey at local side Americano, before progressing through the youth systems of Flamengo and Boavista. In 2021, he joined São Paulo, signing his first professional contract with the club in March 2023.

He enjoyed a stellar youth career, helping São Paulo win the U20 Copa do Brasil in 2024. Ferreira further enhanced his reputation in January 2025 by playing a key role in São Paulo’s triumph at the Copa São Paulo de Futebol Júnior (Copinha), registering 3 goals and 2 assists across 9 matches.

Ferreira made his senior debut on January 20, 2025, in a match against Botafogo. Since then, he has made 23 professional appearances across multiple competitions, including 5 in the Copa Libertadores, 13 in the Brasileirão, 2 in the Copa do Brasil, and 3 in the Campeonato Paulista, recording 1 goal and 1 assist.

Player Profile

Lucas dos Santos Ferreira
Born: April 28, 2006
Hometown: Campos dos Goytacazes, Brazil
Height: 187 cm
Position: Right Midfielder
Previous Club: São Paulo FC (2025)