Liverpool target Bernard confirms Shakhtar Donetsk departure
Shakhtar Donetsk winger Bernard, a reported transfer target of Liverpool, has confirmed that he will be leaving the Ukrainian club when his contract expires at the end of the month.
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The 25-year-old has made no secret of his desire to move to a ‘bigger club’ and Liverpool are reportedly one of the teams who have been tracking him in recent times.
The Brazilian is looking to kick-start his career and earn a place back in the Brazil national squad – his last appearacne for them came in 2014 – and as such, he’s leaving Donetsk.
Arsenal are also said to be keen on the winger, whilst he has big money offers from China on the table too.
Bernard will leave Shakhtar having soccer 28 goals in 157 games for them in all competitions.