Manchester City signing Erling Haaland put to rest one of the most compelling sagas in recent times. Borussia Dortmund did not hesitate in naming a replacement with RB Salzburg’s Karim Adeyemi joining till 2027. These two pieces of transfer news has dominated headlines, and rightly so. However, one bit of business that has gone under the radar has been the new striker who has joined the Austrian champions. Salzburg have roped in Brazilian striker Fernando from Shakhtar Donetsk.
OFFICIAL: RB Salzburg have signed striker Fernando from Shakhtar Donetsk for €6m on a contract until 2027. pic.twitter.com/OsRqMDTf3S
— Transfer News Central (@TransferNewsCen) April 22, 2022
For a team known for developing young talents before selling them for big money, Fernando is another gem. How will the 23-year-old fare at his club? Well, Fernando has shown glimpses of promise at Shakhtar and can evolve into a fine superstar.
Raw but talented
Fernando joined Shakhtar Donetsk from Palmeiras in 2018. Since then, he has scored 12 goals with three assists in the Ukrainian top-flight. That is not a great record, but it serves well to remember the team Fernando plays for.
Shakhtar have a bevy of players from Brazil and Ukraine, with competition fierce. The team depends on experienced heads like Marlos and Junior Moraes, with Taison an ever-present.
⚒ Fighting through the dying minutes in Madrid 👊🏻
🧡 Watch the super saves by Anatolii Trubin, Fernando’s first goal in the @ChampionsLeague and other highlights of the match against Real Madrid.#Shakhtar #RealMadridShakhtar #UCL pic.twitter.com/eY3X6BOkQW
— FC SHAKHTAR ENGLISH (@FCShakhtar_eng) November 4, 2021
Therefore, it has been hard for Fernando to find game time. He has had just seven appearances in 2021-22 after 17 the year prior. However, only two of those 17 appearances in 2020-21 were start. Fernando has a lot of promise and can certainly cement a regular…
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