Xerém gem set for Ukraine move: Fluminense seal multi-million Isaque sale | OneFootball

Another talent developed in Xerém is on his way out. Fluminense has arranged the sale of midfielder Isaque to Shakhtar Donetsk, from Ukraine. Discussions progressed over the weekend, with the Ukrainians accepting the conditions imposed by the Tricolor. The official conclusion is expected to happen this Monday (25), with only the payment flow yet to be defined.

The deal is around 12 million euros (approximately R$ 76 million), with 10 million fixed. Flu will receive approximately 10.4 million euros from the operation, in addition to 10% of a future negotiation. A preference clause was also included in case the player returns to Brazil.

To facilitate the transfer, the athlete's staff agreed to reduce part of their entitled share: from 15% to 6%, while exclusivity dropped from 10% to 7%. Shakhtar, which had previously presented lower offers (7 and 9 million euros), only managed to advance after raising the proposal to the required amount.

Isaque has already said goodbye to his teammates over the weekend and was removed from the under-20 list that defeated Boavista in the Carioca of the category. Promoted to the main team in 2024, the midfielder played 11 matches for the professionals but saw his opportunities diminish after the arrival of reinforcements and Renato Gaúcho's options in the sector.

Even with inquiries from giants like Manchester City and Liverpool, it was Shakhtar who effectively secured the gem from Xerém, who had a contract until 2029. A member of the generation that won the Copa do Brasil and the Brasileirão under-17 in 2024, Isaque is now taking his first steps to build his career in European football.

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