Shakhtar Appoints Arda Turan as New Head Coach

Arda Turan Appointed as Shakhtar Donetsk’s New Head Coach

Shakhtar Donetsk has officially announced the appointment of Arda Turan as the club’s new head coach. The 38-year-old Turkish manager has signed a contract that will run until the summer of 2027. Turan becomes the 39th head coach in the Ukrainian club’s history.

Following the signing ceremony, Shakhtar Donetsk’s new head coach Arda Turan expressed his excitement:

“I’m proud to join Shakhtar, a club with a rich history and strong traditions. This is a team that is recognized across Europe and has the ambition to win every match. I hope to contribute to the club’s legacy and bring many joyful moments to our fans through our style of play. We have a strong desire to win trophies both in Ukraine and in European competitions.”

Club CEO Serhiy Palkin highlighted Turan’s potential and ambition in his statement:

“Arda Turan is a promising and ambitious coach with experience in the highly competitive Turkish Cup. As a player, he was a true legend of European football, and I believe that with Shakhtar, he will have a successful managerial career that brings trophies to the club both domestically and internationally.”