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Shakhtar Donetsk FC has signed a five-year contract with Brazilian defender from Portugal's Braga, Ismaily, the Ukrainian club's press service reported on Thursday. 

The club purchased the 23-year-old player for EUR 4 million.

Ismaily Goncalves dos Santos earlier played for Brazilian clubs Desportivo, Sao Bento, and Portugal’s Estoril, Olhanense and Braga. He played 54 games in Portugal and scored three goals. He also played six matches in European competitions, scoring a goal.