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Artem Bondarenko Transfer from Shakhtar Donetsk to Al Ahli
Artem Bondarenko, who is on loan at Al-Ahli, has played in four matches for the club and has been left out of the squad five times for non-sporting reasons. Journalist Mikhail Spivakovsky reported that the player is in perfect health and is training fully. According to the source, Al-Ahli hopes that time will reduce the discontent of local fans regarding this transfer.
Artem Bondarenko, who is on loan at Al-Ahli, has played in four matches for the club and has been left out of the squad five times for non-sporting reasons. Journalist Mikhail Spivakovsky reported that the player is in perfect health and is training fully. According to the source, Al-Ahli hopes that time will reduce the discontent of local fans regarding this transfer.
On Friday, Shakhtar reported Artem Bondarenko's transfer to Al-Ahli, clarifying that it was a one-year loan with a purchase option, not a sale. The Saudi club noted that Bondarenko is joining with a contract until 2029, initially on a one-year loan, after which the club will execute a mandatory purchase of the midfielder. The purchase amount has not been disclosed, but it is understood that Shakhtar will earn at least approximately 10 million euros on the player, and potentially significantly more. Marinko Pušić, the head coach of Al-Ahli, personally requested that the club's management sign Bondarenko.
On Friday, Shakhtar reported Artem Bondarenko's transfer to Al-Ahli, clarifying that it was a one-year loan with a purchase option, not a sale. The Saudi club noted that Bondarenko is joining with a contract until 2029, initially on a one-year loan, after which the club will execute a mandatory purchase of the midfielder. The purchase amount has not been disclosed, but it is understood that Shakhtar will earn at least approximately 10 million euros on the player, and potentially significantly more. Marinko Pušić, the head coach of Al-Ahli, personally requested that the club's management sign Bondarenko.
Both clubs officially confirmed on August 21 that Artem Bondarenko has joined Al-Ahli Jeddah on loan from Shakhtar Donetsk. The agreement is valid until June 30, 2027, and includes an option to purchase the player's rights.
Both clubs officially confirmed on August 21 that Artem Bondarenko has joined Al-Ahli Jeddah on loan from Shakhtar Donetsk. The agreement is valid until June 30, 2027, and includes an option to purchase the player's rights.
Artem Bondarenko thanked Shakhtar in a farewell message on social media following his transfer to Al-Ahli. In the message, he expressed gratitude to the club and its staff for his years at Shakhtar and acknowledged support from the club president, staff, coaches, teammates, and fans.
Artem Bondarenko thanked Shakhtar in a farewell message on social media following his transfer to Al-Ahli. In the message, he expressed gratitude to the club and its staff for his years at Shakhtar and acknowledged support from the club president, staff, coaches, teammates, and fans.
Artem Bondarenko will continue his career in Saudi Arabia, having joined Al-Ahli from Jeddah on a loan that is valid until June 30, 2027, and includes an option to purchase his contract.
Artem Bondarenko will continue his career in Saudi Arabia, having joined Al-Ahli from Jeddah on a loan that is valid until June 30, 2027, and includes an option to purchase his contract.
Journalist Igor Burbas reported that Shakhtar is already working on a replacement for midfielder Artem Bondarenko, who is moving to Saudi club Al-Ahli. The report stated that Shakhtar is expected to receive approximately 8 million euros for the transfer.
Journalist Igor Burbas reported that Shakhtar is already working on a replacement for midfielder Artem Bondarenko, who is moving to Saudi club Al-Ahli. The report stated that Shakhtar is expected to receive approximately 8 million euros for the transfer.
Al-Ahli announced the transfer of Artem Bondarenko from Shakhtar Donetsk on its official website but subsequently deleted all information about the move without explanation. No social media announcement was made by the club. Insider Fabrizio Romano reported the transfer fee was 18 million euros plus 1 million in add-ons, but he also deleted his post on social media. According to RotanaSport, Al-Ahli threatened Fabrizio Romano with issuing an official statement to deny those figures. The club's sporting director also personally called a journalist and demanded that news about Bondarenko's transfer or any financial details not be published. Fans of Al-Ahli opposed the transfer because they considered the fee too high, and they urged the Ukrainian player to refuse the move. It is suggested that the management was concerned about the fan reaction.
Al-Ahli announced the transfer of Artem Bondarenko from Shakhtar Donetsk on its official website but subsequently deleted all information about the move without explanation. No social media announcement was made by the club. Insider Fabrizio Romano reported the transfer fee was 18 million euros plus 1 million in add-ons, but he also deleted his post on social media. According to RotanaSport, Al-Ahli threatened Fabrizio Romano with issuing an official statement to deny those figures. The club's sporting director also personally called a journalist and demanded that news about Bondarenko's transfer or any financial details not be published. Fans of Al-Ahli opposed the transfer because they considered the fee too high, and they urged the Ukrainian player to refuse the move. It is suggested that the management was concerned about the fan reaction.
According to journalist Mohammad al-Bakiri, the Saudi club has officially signed a contract with 25-year-old player Artem Bondarenko. After Al-Ahli had previously postponed the final decision on the transfer for 48 hours due to protests from the club's fans, the management ultimately approved the transfer for the Ukrainian player. Artem Bondarenko is expected to arrive in Jeddah on August 19 to join his new team.
According to journalist Mohammad al-Bakiri, the Saudi club has officially signed a contract with 25-year-old player Artem Bondarenko. After Al-Ahli had previously postponed the final decision on the transfer for 48 hours due to protests from the club's fans, the management ultimately approved the transfer for the Ukrainian player. Artem Bondarenko is expected to arrive in Jeddah on August 19 to join his new team.
According to Saudi journalist Mohammed Al-Bukairi, Al-Ahli has nearly reached an agreement with Shakhtar Donetsk for the transfer of Artem Bondarenko for a potential price of 19 million euros. Al-Ahli fans are upset about the transfer price, as Bondarenko's market value is only 6 million euros, and are also dissatisfied that the funds for the transfer would originate from the club's income instead of a government program. Due to the backlash, Bondarenko disabled comments on his Instagram. The management of Al-Ahli has paused negotiations with Shakhtar Donetsk for 48 hours to make a final decision. The transfer is being advocated by Al-Ahli's sporting director Pedro and head coach Marino Pusic, who previously worked with Bondarenko at Shakhtar Donetsk.
According to Saudi journalist Mohammed Al-Bukairi, Al-Ahli has nearly reached an agreement with Shakhtar Donetsk for the transfer of Artem Bondarenko for a potential price of 19 million euros. Al-Ahli fans are upset about the transfer price, as Bondarenko's market value is only 6 million euros, and are also dissatisfied that the funds for the transfer would originate from the club's income instead of a government program. Due to the backlash, Bondarenko disabled comments on his Instagram. The management of Al-Ahli has paused negotiations with Shakhtar Donetsk for 48 hours to make a final decision. The transfer is being advocated by Al-Ahli's sporting director Pedro and head coach Marino Pusic, who previously worked with Bondarenko at Shakhtar Donetsk.
Shakhtar Donetsk and Ukraine national team midfielder Artem Bondarenko will move to the Saudi Arabian league, having agreed to cooperate with Al-Ahli. The player has already arrived at the club, which is the reigning Asian Champions League winner, to undergo a medical examination and sign a contract. It is reported that the agreement with the Saudi club will be for three years with an option for an additional season. The 25-year-old midfielder, whose transfer value is 8 million euros, will be coached by former Shakhtar manager Marino Pusic. It was also reported that Shakhtar has already found a replacement for Bondarenko. Bondarenko, who has 5 caps for Ukraine, joined Shakhtar in February 2020.
Shakhtar Donetsk and Ukraine national team midfielder Artem Bondarenko will move to the Saudi Arabian league, having agreed to cooperate with Al-Ahli. The player has already arrived at the club, which is the reigning Asian Champions League winner, to undergo a medical examination and sign a contract. It is reported that the agreement with the Saudi club will be for three years with an option for an additional season. The 25-year-old midfielder, whose transfer value is 8 million euros, will be coached by former Shakhtar manager Marino Pusic. It was also reported that Shakhtar has already found a replacement for Bondarenko. Bondarenko, who has 5 caps for Ukraine, joined Shakhtar in February 2020.
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