David Neres moves to Shakhtar Donetsk from Ajax

By Muhammed Enes Calli

ANKARA (AA) – Brazilian winger David Neres has joined Shakhtar Donetsk from Ajax for a fee of €12 million ($13.7 million).

Ajax announced Neres' departure in a statement on Friday. "Ajax and Shakhtar Donetsk have reached an agreement for the transfer of David Neres. The transfer to the Ukrainian club is effective immediately."

The transfer fee can rise to €16 million depending on variables.

The 24-year-old player moved to Ajax from Sao Paulo during the winter transfer window in the 2016-2017 season.

He scored 47 goals in 180 appearances for the Dutch club.

Neres was capped seven times for Brazil.