Career
On 27 June 2014, Bayer 04 Leverkusen have confirmed the signing of Vladlen Yurchenko from Football Club Shakhtar Donetsk on a two-year deal, with the club holding the option to extend the deal. Yurchenko becomes Leverkusen"s fifth acquisition of the 2014 summer, following in the footsteps of Tin Jedvaj, Dario Krešić, Wendell and Josip Drmić. "With Vladlen Yurchenko we have again signed a big talent, hoping that he will make the next step in his development here," said sporting director Rudi Völler.
"This transfer fits our philosophy perfectly, as we like to give young players a chance to prove themselves at a high level".