“The player commented as he left the Brazilian team for the sake of Ukrainian”, – WRITE: Sport.ua
“Of course, I will be willing to tell this story. It all started one day when I returned from training with Fluminens. I came home and saw guests who were not expected to see what my father was later talking to, and it really was a surprise to me.
Especially that these people suggested having lunch – it surprised me even more. Subsequently, I heard a mention of Shakhtar, that there is an interest in my transition, that the club views me as a reinforcement to fight in the Ukrainian Championship and in general for many years.
Honestly, I was shocked as possible, sat in a chair to realize everything that happened. I really couldn’t believe it was true that it was not my dream. Yes, after the shock there is an emotion of happiness. And I was glad that it was not a dream … ”.
In early February, Kauan Ellias signed a contract with Shakhtar Donetsk.