Mykhaylo Mudryk: player profile, age, team, contract, salary, TRANSFER NEWS

Mykhaylo Mudryk: player profile, age, team, contract, salary, TRANSFER NEWS

Sospeter Itolondo
updated at April 12, 2023 at 8:22 PM

Mykhaylo Mudryk has been the centre of the brawls among top clubs. Chelsea came out on top and are in the process of signing the player after Arsenal had expressed interest.

Mykhaylo Mudryk’s age
Mykhaylo Mudryk in action for Shakhtar Donetsk during a UEFA Champions League match between Celtic and Shakhtar Donetsk at Celtic Park, on October 25, 2022, in Glasgow, Scotland. Photo: Ross MacDonald
Source: Getty Images

Mudryk has sparked interest from top English clubs after showing his quality. He is pacy, and has excellent footwork, shot power and technical ability. Read on to learn more about the new Chelsea star.

Profile and bio summary

Full names

Mykhaylo Mudryk

Birth date

5th January 2001

Age

22 years old (As of January 2023)

Nationality

Ukrainian

Birthplace

Kharkiv, Ukraine

Gender

Male

Current residence

London

Ethnicity

Ethnic Ukrainian

Height in feet

5'9"

Height in centimetres

175cm

Weight in kilograms

61kg

Weight in pounds

134lbs

Hair colour

Blonde

Parents

Inna Nikolaevna Mudryk (Mother) and Petrovych Mudryk (father)

Siblings

Tatyana (Older sister)

Religion

Christian

Socials

Instagram, Twitter

Mykhaylo Mudryk’s age

Mykhaylo (22 years years of age as of January 2023) was born on 5th January 2001 in Kharkiv, Ukraine. He is 61kg or 134 lbs, and his height is 175cm or 5'9".

Has Mudryk signed for Chelsea?

Mykhaylo Mudryk's current team is Chelsea after securing a move from Shakhtar Donetsk. Chelsea hijacked the player's negotiation process with Arsenal after offering him a lucrative deal. Mykhaylo Mudryk's contract with Chelsea will last seven years, ending in 2030. He will wear the number 15 jersey at Chelsea.

Mykhaylo Mudryk’s team
Mykhaylo Mudryk in action during the UEFA Nations League 2022/23 match against Scotland at the Marshal Jozef Pilsudski in Krakow on Tuesday, September 27, 2022. Photo: Artur Widak
Source: Getty Images

Chelsea agreed to pay Shakhtar Donetsk $108 million, which is higher than Arsenal's $103 million. In a tweet, Fabrizio Romano said,

"Chelsea board now in Poland trying to reach verbal agreement with Shakhtar for Mudryk and hijack the deal! Official bid ready close to €100m (£88m). Arsenal always been leading the race, in talks with Shakhtar after 3d official bid. Mudryk position, now crucial. Chelsea board arrived today in Poland to open talks with Shakhtar on €100m deal for Mudryk, #CFC want to be fast in club to club negotiation".

He has undertaken his medical in London and is ready to sign as soon as the specifics are agreed upon. Mykhaylo Mudryk's transfer news has been uncertain as Arsenal were always the favourites before Chelsea hijacked the deal at the last minute. Still, his salary details have yet to be released.

Mykhaylo Mudryk’s Instagram

His verified Instagram page has over 975,000 followers as of 23 January 2023. He uses his account to keep his fans in the loop about his whereabouts. He also has a Twitter account with more than 20,000 followers.

Mykhaylo Mudryk’s stats

The incredible player has some excellent stats, hence attracting top clubs. Here are some of his stats:

Competition

Games

Goals

Assists

Premier Liga

38

9

13

Champions League

12

3

2

UEFA Youth League

12

0

2

Premier Liga-Abstiegsrunde

8

0

0

Premier Liga-Meisterrunde

3

0

0

Ukrainian Cup

3

0

1

Champions League Qualifiers

1

0

1

Has Arsenal signed Mudryk?

Arsenal has not signed Mudryk. Chelsea overtook the negotiations and agreed on the cost plus the salary. He has already undergone his medical in London, ready to start his new journey.

What position does Mykhaylo Mudryk play?

He plays as an attacking midfielder or a winger and prefers coming from the left flank. He can also play as a centre-attacking midfielder, a defensive midfielder, and a forward coming from both flanks, but he prefers the attacking midfielder role. He wears the number 10 jersey.

Mykhaylo Mudryk’s contract
Mykhaylo Mudryk celebrates after scoring during the UEFA Champions League group F match against RB Leipzig at Red Bull Arena on September 06, 2022, in Leipzig. Photo: Cathrin Mueller
Source: Getty Images

Mykhaylo Mudryk has officially signed with Chelsea. The young attacking midfielder is known for his quality and is expected to improve Graham Potter's struggling side. His signing came amidst interest from big clubs such as Arsenal, but Chelsea's deal was more lucrative for the young footballer.

READ ALSO: A ranked list of the 15 best linebackers in the NFL this season

Sports Brief published a list of the 15 best linebackers in the NFL this season. Linebackers are crucial in protecting the back line and goal area to ensure they do not concede. Some great linebackers include Bobby Okereke, Demario Davis and Fred Warner. So, who has been the best linebacker this season? Click on the link above to find out.

Authors
Sospeter Itolondo photo
Sospeter Itolondo
SEO Editor