Shakhtar Donetsk have confirmed that the Brazil midfielder Douglas Costa will move to Bayern Munich for €30m (£21.3m).
A statement on the Ukrainian club’s website on Wednesday revealed that the 24-year-old has agreed terms with the German champions.
“Shakhtar Donetsk and Bayern Munich have agreed all the necessary formalities regarding Douglas Costa’s move to the German club. The transfer fee for the Brazilian midfielder is €30m,” read the statement.
“Shakhtar thanks Douglas for the time spent in the team and wishes him every success with the new club.”
Costa was a target for Chelsea in the January transfer window before they eventually opted to sign Juan Cuadrado from Fiorentina instead. He missed a penalty in Brazil’s quarter-final defeat to Paraguay in the Copa América and leaves Shakhtar having joined them from Grêmio in 2010.
“Hello, I come here to announce that my story in @fcshakhtar is over,” Costa posted on his Instagram account.
“I hope all fans understand my decision, but is part of the evolution of each player. Here is my love for each of you, who are always been with me in good and bad moments.
“We achieved many things together, but we cannot forget the losses which served to our growth. My sincerely thanks for received me so well, since the day I arrived. And I’m sure was the most correct choice that I made five years ago when I decided to join Shakhtar. It was an honour to wear this victorious shirt!
“I hope we can return to our home Donetsk as soon as possible. Although it is very hard to say, see you soon! I love you guys and will bring all you in my heart wherever I am.”
