Shakhtar Brazilian may be naturalized to play for Ukraine national team

Shakhtar Donetsk midfielder Pedrinho may be naturalized to play for the Ukrainian national team. This is reported by Brazilian portal Trivela.

Pedrinho

According to the source, the UAF has already held consultations with Pedrinho regarding possible naturalization. It is claimed that Ukraine appreciate the talent of the Brazilian and want to see him in the ranks of the national team.

Pedrinho has not previously played for the main Brazilian national team, having played only a few matches for the U-23 team.

We shall remind you that according to the law, to acquire Ukrainian citizenship, a foreigner must reside on the territory of Ukraine for the last 5 years.