Shakhtar academy graduate Vyacheslav Churko joins Lokomotyv Kyiv

Shakhtar academy graduate Vyacheslav Churko joins Lokomotyv Kyiv AI

On 26 September 2026, First League side Lokomotyv Kyiv announced the signing of 33-year-old attacking midfielder Vyacheslav Churko. A product of Shakhtar Donetsk’s academy, Churko brings top‑flight and European experience; the club did not publicise contract terms and the report contains inconsistent wording about the deal. Lokomotyv, Kyiv’s First League club, has added an experienced attacking midfielder with Ukrainian top‑division and European competition experience.

Lokomotyv Kyiv confirmed on 26 September 2026 that Vyacheslav Churko has joined the club. The 33‑year‑old attacking midfielder came through Shakhtar Donetsk’s academy and has extensive experience in the Ukrainian top flight, European cups and abroad.

Sport.ua’s report lists Churko’s career totals as 289 official matches with 30 goals and 33 assists, including 184 Premier League appearances (22 goals, 22 assists), 33 matches for Ukraine’s youth and U21 teams (10 goals), and 16 European appearances. His club history in recent years includes Zorya, Kolos, Mariupol, Metalist, Puskas Academy, Mezokovesd and Frosinone. Notable honours cited are bronze in the Ukrainian championship with Zorya (2022/23) and a Serie B bronze with Frosinone (2016/17).

The report notes Lokomotyv did not disclose the deal’s terms; the article contains inconsistent phrasing about whether Churko arrived as a free agent or on loan. Sport.ua attributes the announcement to FC Lokomotyv Kyiv and republishes the club’s Instagram post.

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