13.07.2026 16:11
Shakhtar Donetsk, managed by Arda Turan, may play their Champions League matches in England due to the Russia-Ukraine war. Accordingly, negotiations have begun with Premier League team Brentford.
Arda Turan, the technical director who led Ukrainian representative Shakhtar Donetsk to the league championship and is preparing to showcase his team in the Champions League in the new season, has been the subject of a surprising claim from the British press.
COULD PLAY CHAMPIONS LEAGUE MATCHES IN ENGLAND
Due to the Russia-Ukraine war, Shakhtar Donetsk, who had to play their home matches in European competitions outside their country last season, may reportedly host their Champions League matches this season in England.
NEGOTIATIONS WITH BRENTFORD UNDERWAY
According to a report in the British newspaper The Standard, Shakhtar Donetsk's management has sat down with Premier League side Brentford to play their Champions League matches. It was stated that talks are ongoing between the parties to play the matches at the 17,000-capacity Brentford Community Stadium in West London.