Donetsk Shakhtar has officially announced the continuation of cooperation with Ukraine national team midfielder Yehor Nazarina. According to Sport RBC.UA, citing the press service of the Donetsk club, the 29-year-old midfielder has signed a new long-term contract with the Pitmen. Thus, the club has secured one of its reliable midfielders for the next few years.
Terms of the new agreement
The new agreement between the Donetsk club and the midfielder is for another three years — until December 31, 2029. For the 29-year-old player, this means he will remain with Shakhtar at least until the end of the 2028/2029 season, which highlights the trust of the coaching staff and team management in his play and professional development.
Role in Arda Turan's team
According to the club's press service, Nazarina remains an important part of head coach Arda Turan's team, continuing to show consistent performances in the midfield. The contract extension indicates that the midfielder is among the players upon whom the Pitmen are building their tactical foundation in the center of the pitch for the current and upcoming seasons.
Statistics in the 2026/2027 season
In the current 2026/2027 season, the midfielder has taken part in 11 Shakhtar matches across all tournaments. During this time, the midfielder has scored two goals and provided one assist, which is a significant contribution for a central midfielder to both the team's defensive and attacking actions.
Player's career path
Yehor Nazarina was born on July 10, 1997, in Pryluky, Chernihiv Oblast. He is a graduate of the Dynamo Kyiv academy, and made his senior football debut for Dnipro in May 2017. Today, the midfielder plays for Donetsk Shakhtar and the Ukraine national team, where he also occupies a spot in the midfield.
