After signing a new contract with the club, Shakhtar midfielder Taras Stepanenko said that he had thought about ending his career due to injury.
Taras Stepanenko"I think that the last two contracts are very emotional for me, because I had a period when I thought I would retire from football because of an injury.
And when you go through such a difficult time and sign a contract, reach another level, try to play and show your best, it is rewarded by the club giving you a new contract, and it is very cool.
I am very happy to be staying at home. I would like to thank the president, the club management, and the coaching staff. They supported me, my family and friends. I am a happy man. I will be with Shakhtar until the end," Stepanenko said.
