Junior Moraes leaves Dynamo Kyiv

Dynamo Kyiv's Brazilian forward Junior Moraes has said goodbye to the Ukrainian club.

"These were unforgettable and unique moments in which I was very happy to wear such a titled T-shirt. I had the honor to participate in important achievements and titles, and therefore I achieved respective figures in my professional career. However, every beginning has an end, and today I say goodbye with a wave of feelings. They will preserve wonderful memories, friendships that I started here, and I hope I left a mostly positive message for fans," Moraes wrote on his Instagram page. 

He also thanked Dynamo Kyiv for everything he came through during these three years, "everyone I lived with during this time, and especially wonderful fans who have always been on my side." 

"I would also like to thank my teammates, friends, colleagues and all those who work in the club. Thank you," Moraes added.

The 31-year-old Brazilian moved to Dynamo Kyiv from Donetsk Metalurh as a free agent in the summer of 2015. He played 85 matches for Dynamo and scored 34 goals. According to unofficial reports, Moraes will continue to play in the Ukrainian Premier League and will sign a contract with Shakhtar Donetsk.

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