Chelsea's previous team, Shakhtar Donetsk, affirm the innocence of Mykhailo Mudryk amidst the allegations surrounding his involvement in a doping controversy.
Mykhailo Mudryk's transfer to Chelsea in 2024 was met with much excitement, but the Ukrainian winger's career at the club has taken an unexpected turn due to a doping case.
On June 18th, 2025, the Football Association (FA) confirmed fans' fears about Mudryk's doping case. The FA charged Mudryk with Anti-Doping Rule Violations after a positive urine test for the banned substance, meldonium, in December 2024.
Mudryk was provisionally suspended, but a reduction in his initial ban to 18 months followed an appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport. The exact details of the legal proceedings and the name of the law firm representing Mudryk are not publicly disclosed.
Despite the doping case, Mudryk has been seen in public, posing for pictures with Chelsea supporters and wearing Blues gear. He was spotted in a bar with fans during Chelsea's Conference League final in Poland and recently at the airport with fans.
Mudryk's club, Shakhtar Donetsk, has been supportive throughout the ordeal. CEO Sergei Palkin has maintained contact with Mudryk and has stated that the club does not think about the money but rather the human being. Sporting director Dario Srna believes Mudryk is 100% innocent and will prove it.
The doping case could potentially lead to a ban, which could affect Mudryk's ability to play for both Chelsea and his country. It's worth noting that Chelsea paid an initial £61m for Mudryk, with potential bonuses that could raise the total cost to £89m.
Rumours of Shakhtar Donetsk suing the Ukrainian Football Association have been denied by Palkin, who called the idea nonsense. The future of Mudryk at Chelsea remains uncertain as he navigates this challenging period.
In a lighter moment, Mudryk made a public appearance on Instagram, shooting his shot with actress Jordyn Jones. As the situation unfolds, fans will be eagerly waiting to see how Mudryk's story develops.
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