Luka Saputo made comments about the signing of a contract with Ivan Losenko, a Ukrainian midfielder from Shakhtar Donetsk. Saputo stated that they are happy about acquiring Ivan. He described him as a young player possessing high technical skills and a good vision of the game, particularly regarding his ability to play from deep and between the lines. Furthermore, Saputo said that his personality, in addition to his playing qualities, would facilitate his rapid integration into their team.

According to journalist Ihor Burbas, CF Montreal, which plays in Major League Soccer, was interested in Ivan Losenko. The parties held successful negotiations and discussed all details of the future transfer. Ivan Losenko is awaiting a work visa, after which he will join his new team.

Journalist Mikhail Spivakovsky reported that an unnamed MLS club is interested in Ivan Losenko and that negotiations for the transfer are in the final stages. The midfielder is not in the plans of Shakhtar's head coach, Arda Turan. The club intends to recall Ivan from his loan to facilitate a permanent transfer. Losenko's transfer value is 300 thousand euros.

Shakhtar Donetsk is urgently recalling Ivan Losenko from his loan at Kudrovka. A club from MLS is interested in Losenko, and negotiations are at an advanced stage. According to journalist Igor Burbas, Ivan Losenko's transfer value is estimated at 300,000 euros.