Shakhtar Appoints New Head Coach.

Arda Turan - New Coach of Shakhtar

Former 'Barcelona' and 'Atletico' player Arda Turan has been appointed as the new head coach of Donetsk football club 'Shakhtar'. The Turkish specialist signed a contract until the summer of 2027 and expressed hope that he could contribute to the club's legacy and bring many joyful moments to the fans through their play.

Arda Turan's Path to Coaching Career

Arda Turan was born in 1987 in Istanbul and is a graduate of Istanbul 'Galatasaray'. He has successfully played for clubs such as 'Galatasaray', 'Manisaspor', 'Atletico', 'Barcelona', and 'Istanbul Basaksehir', as well as for the Turkish national team.

• Four-time recognized as the best player of the year in Turkey
• Six-time holder of cups and supercups
• Holder of the UEFA Europa League and UEFA Super Cup

After finishing his playing career, Turan tried his hand at coaching, leading the Turkish First League club 'Eyupspor' and achieving certain successes. In the current season, 'Shakhtar' won the Ukrainian Cup, defeating 'Dynamo' in a penalty shootout. The team introduced a new playing kit that retains the visual style of the club but has new dynamic aspects that symbolize moving forward.