As a youngster in his native Brazil, Douglas Costa was surrounded by constant hype and talk of a big money move to Europe.The attacking midfielder has been a long time target for Real Madrid and Manchester United, with Sir Alex Ferguson's side still heavily linked.
After coming through the youth ranks at Gremio, he made the step up into the first team.
And with only a handful of appearances under his belt, the rumours already started to circle.
However he stuck it out for two years, making 28 appearances and scoring two goals in the process.
When the time did come to make the big move to Europe, it wasn't one of the typical giants of the European game that snapped up the youngster.
Instead it was big spending Ukrainian side Shakhtar Donetsk who signed the promising star.
His scoring rate has improved dramatically during his time in Europe, and the big names continue to be linked.
With Costa himself often fanning the flames of a potential move to Manchester United.
For now though he remains at Shakhtar as well as being an integral part of the Brazil under-20s side.
But watch this space, before too long Costa will be gracing the world stage at one the worlds best sides.
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