MYKHAILO MUDRYK FOOTBALL EXIT RUMOURMykhailo Mudryk joined Chelsea in January 2023 from Shakhtar Donetsk for a very high fee (initially around £62 million, potentially rising to more) and with big expectations. However, his time at Stamford Bridge has been mixed: while he has shown flashes of his talent, he has struggled to secure a regular spot in the starting XI, especially in the Premier League. The arrival of other attacking players—such as Jadon Sancho, Pedro Neto, and João Félix—has further squeezed his game time. Exit claims have circulated periodically. There have been rumours that Mudryk is frustrated and may seek a move in upcoming transfer windows if he fails to get more consistent playing time. Clubs have reportedly shown interest, and Chelsea are said to be open to a sale under certain conditions. On the other hand, Mudryk’s agent has insisted that he remains focused on proving himself at Chelsea and winning into the first team. Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano has also dismissed some of the more dramatic exit stories, saying Mudryk has not made any definitive decision to leave and that there were no active talks at some points. On the future plans side, there are reports that Mudryk, as he waits for clarity on his situation (including a ban from FA due to a failed drugs test), is considering alternative ways forward. One such report claims he has a goal to compete in the 2028 Olympics for Ukraine. The possibility of a shorter ban than the maximum also exists, depending on the outcome of investigations. Meanwhile, Chelsea seem to view him still as a player with potential to contribute—some sources suggest they’ll give him opportunities to fight for his place, rather than offload him immediately.