When did Mircea Lucescu join Shakhtar Donetsk?

When did Mircea Lucescu join Shakhtar Donetsk?

That is roughly the scenario that unfolded in Ukraine this summer, when Dynamo Kyiv decided to gamble on Mircea Lucescu, the ultimate symbol of their fiercest rivals, Shakhtar Donetsk. Both sets of fans could hardly believe their eyes when the official appointment was made on 23 July. It is difficult to say which was was the more furious.

How old is Mircea Lucescu the football manager?

Lucescu failed in both the World Cup qualifiers and the Nations League, and left the role in February 2019. At the age of 73, it seemed like the end of the road. Instead, Lucescu’s long-time assistant and friend Alexandru Spiridon said: “Mircea will find another job.

When did Mircea Lucescu leave Galatasaray for Besiktas?

Shortly after his departure from Galatasaray, in June 2002, Lucescu signed a contract with rivals Beşiktaş.

When did Mircea Lucescu join Zenit Saint Petersburg?

On 24 May 2016, Lucescu agreed to a two-year deal with Russian club Zenit Saint Petersburg, with an extension option for another year. He was dismissed roughly one year later, as Zenit failed to qualify for the Champions League after finishing third in the Russian Premier League.