Donetsk Shakhtar continues to work on strengthening its squad ahead of the new season. The club's focus is on 21-year-old Uruguayan center-back Alan Matturro, who currently plays for Italian side Genoa. According to authoritative insider Fabrizio Romano, negotiations between the parties have reached an advanced stage.
Details of the potential transfer
As reported by Sport RBC.UA citing Fabrizio Romano's social media, the "miners" have made real progress in discussing the deal. It is assumed that Matturro's move could be structured as a loan with a mandatory or optional buyout clause. The Italian agent confirms that dialogue continues and both sides are interested in finalizing the deal.
Why does Shakhtar need a new defender?
The issue in the center of defense for the Donetsk team is not new. In the current season, the main central defensive pair consists of Valeriy Bondar and Nikolay Matvienko, who are periodically replaced by Marlon Santos. However, the club is seeking reinforcement to ensure squad depth and competition for starting spots. Acquiring a young and promising player like Matturro could be an important step in this direction.
Alan Matturro's career
The Uruguayan signed a contract with Genoa back in 2023, but in three years with the club, he has played only 21 matches. Last season, he played on loan for Spanish side Levante, where he gained more playing time. The player also has 15 caps for the Uruguay U-20 youth national team. He has yet to make his debut for the senior national team, but the player's potential has attracted the attention of European clubs.
The situation at Shakhtar ahead of the new season
Meanwhile, Shakhtar begins preparations for the new season without one of the key attacking players — Eginaldo, who underwent surgery and will not be able to return to the field in the near future. This makes strengthening other lines, especially defense, even more relevant. Signing Matturro could be an important step in forming a balanced squad for the upcoming season.
If the deal goes through, it will be further proof that Shakhtar continues to invest in young talents and strengthen the squad to fight for top places in the Ukrainian championship and European competitions.
