Chelsea winger Mykhailo Mudryk is at the center of a doping scandal that could end his career. The 24-year-old Ukrainian has been formally charged by the English FA after testing positive for meldonium, a banned substance.
Career on the line after €100M move
Signed by Chelsea in 2023 for a hefty €100 million (£85 million) fee, Mudryk has endured a troubled spell at Stamford Bridge, plagued by injuries and poor form. Now sidelined for seven months, he risks a four-year suspension — a sanction that would likely spell the end of his career at the top level.
Appeal in motion, Pogba’s lawyers hired
Mudryk has launched an appeal and enlisted the same legal team that helped Paul Pogba reduce his own doping ban. His camp hopes for a lighter sentence, possibly citing unintentional use or contamination.
Still, the case is a major blow for Chelsea, already dealing with underperformance on the pitch. Losing a €100M investment to suspension would deepen the crisis at Stamford Bridge.
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