Ukrainian midfielder Taras Stepanenko will continue his career at "Eyupspor," as reported by the club's press service. The 35-year-old player, who recently left "Shakhtar" as a free agent, has signed a contract with the Turkish club for 1.5 years.
It is worth noting that Taras spent 15 seasons with the "miners" (since 2010, when he transferred from Zaporizhzhia's "Metallurg"). He played a total of 439 matches for the Donetsk club, scoring 29 goals and providing 25 assists, making him the fifth all-time player for the club. His last game in the orange and black jersey was the Champions League match against Borussia Dortmund (1:3).
During his time with "Shakhtar," Taras won 25 trophies—10-time Ukrainian champion, 8-time Cup winner, and 7-time Super Cup winner. He has also represented the Ukrainian national team in 87 matches, scoring 4 goals. Transfermarkt values the player at 1.5 million euros.
Additionally, after 20 rounds, "Eyupspor" currently sits in fourth place in the Super League standings, accumulating 36 points.