adminCHELSEA have confirmed the £97million signing of Mykhailo Mudryk after hijacking Arsenal’s deal for the Shakhtar Donetsk winger.
The Gunners led the race to sign the Ukrainian since the start of the winter window, with the player believed to have favoured an Emirates move.
Mudryk has become the latest big money signing to join Chelsea
And after the Blues board jetted out to Turkey in a bid to thrash out a deal, the big spenders blew Arsenal out of the water.
Chelsea confirmed the transfer in a statement and Mudryk has signed an incredible eight-and-a-half year deal.
He will reportedly earn £100k-a-week, with Arsenal believed to only be willing to offer £50k.
The winger told club media: “I’m so happy to sign for Chelsea.
“This is a huge club, in a fantastic league and it is a very attractive project for me at this stage of my career.
“I’m excited to meet my new team-mates and I’m looking forward to working and learning under Graham Potter and his staff.”
It is understood Chelsea will pay £62m up front, with up to £35m in performance-related add-ons, taking the potential total to an eye-watering £97m. – The Sun.
Mathew Masinge
Online Reporter