Ukraine winger Mykhailo Mudryk became the latest big-money signing for Chelsea under the club’s new American ownership, joining from Shakhtar Donetsk on Sunday in a deal worth 100 million euros ($108 million) and on a remarkable 8 1/2-year deal.
The 22-year-old Mudryk, who was heavily linked with a move to Arsenal, was pictured holding up a Ukraine flag inside Chelsea’s stadium before the Premier League game against Crystal Palace and posing for photos.
About 20 minutes into the match, Chelsea announced his signing and described him as “one of the most dangerous attacking players in Europe in one-vs-one situations.”
“This is a huge club, in a fantastic league and it is a very attractive project for me at this stage of my career,” Mudryk said. “I’m excited to meet my new teammates and I’m looking forward to working and learning under Graham Potter and his staff.”
Britain’s Press Association reported that while
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