Shakhtar Donetsk Secures Winger Prosper Obah on a Long-Term Deal

Prosper Obah Joins Shakhtar Donetsk

According to Главком: Shakhtar Donetsk has completed the signing of right winger Prosper Obah from LNZ, with the 24-year-old agreeing to a contract that runs until 2030. This move marks a significant step for the footballer, who has already proven his quality in the Ukrainian Premier League. Shakhtar is one of Ukraine's most successful clubs, regularly competing in European competitions.

The transfer, finalized in December 2025, cost Shakhtar 4.5 million euros. LNZ had initially acquired the player from Portuguese side Vizela for 700,000 euros. During the 2025/26 season, Obah demonstrated his effectiveness for LNZ, scoring seven goals and providing three assists across 15 appearances.

Obah's Ambitions and First Impressions

Obah expressed his excitement about joining Shakhtar, a club currently sitting second in the Ukrainian league standings:

"This new challenge means a great deal to me. It's a big club with excellent players. I've already met several teammates, and that really matters to me. Meeting Arda Turan was simply incredible. The squad is very ambitious. They welcomed me like a brother, very warmly. At Shakhtar, I want to score more goals and help win trophies. I'll start by winning the UPL, and then I'll win the Champions League in this shirt."

Obah is expected to be a key addition to a squad aiming for domestic and European success. Shakhtar's upcoming fixtures include matches against:

• Karpaty
• Veres

as well as a UEFA Europa Conference League playoff round of 16 tie.

This acquisition underscores Shakhtar's proactive strategy to strengthen its roster with promising talent, which could significantly boost their prospects in both the domestic championship and European cups. With his youth and already demonstrated skills, Obah has the potential to become a crucial figure in the coaching staff's plans and increase squad competition, positively impacting the team's overall performance level.