Marlon Santos, a 29-year-old central defender who has previously played for Barcelona and Fluminense, is set to make a return to Shakhtar Donetsk. He had departed from the club in July last year due to the Russian-Ukrainian conflict. Insider Fabrizio Romano has confirmed the transfer, indicating that the player will join Shakhtar Donetsk as a free agent. His arrival in Ukraine is anticipated to occur shortly. Marlon originally signed with Shakhtar in July 2021, during which he participated in 12 matches before being loaned out to Monza and later Fluminense. Following his departure from Shakhtar, he joined Los Angeles, where he played 18 matches and recorded one assist. The defender's estimated market value is around 3 million euros.