Tottenham sign Chelsea's Mudryk on loan
Retold by Oddsrama · 1 September 2026
Tottenham have moved quickly to secure Chelsea winger Mykhailo Mudryk on a season-long loan deal, with an option to make the transfer permanent for £75 million. The 25-year-old Ukrainian international becomes Spurs' ninth major signing of a transfer window that has already seen the north London club spend over £300 million. Mudryk's arrival reunites him with Tottenham boss Roberto de Zerbi, who previously managed him at Shakhtar Donetsk before Chelsea's £61 million move for the winger in early 2023.
Mudryk hasn't featured in competitive action since November 2024 after resolving a high-profile anti-doping case with the FA last month. The player had tested positive for meldonium during international duty with Ukraine in October 2024, leading to provisional suspension and a maximum four-year ban. However, after appealing to the Court of Arbitration for Sport, the ban was resolved, and Mudryk received clearance to return immediately on 31 July. He has always maintained he never knowingly took a banned substance, describing the ordeal as the most difficult period of his career.
De Zerbi expressed confidence in getting the best from Mudryk, highlighting his speed, one-on-one ability, and attacking prowess as exactly what Spurs need. During his Chelsea stint, Mudryk managed ten goals and eleven assists across 73 appearances but struggled with consistency under multiple managers—Potter, Lampard, Pochettino, and finally Maresca. Spurs came into the race late after failing to land Iliman Ndiaye (who joined Manchester City) and Cody Gakpo, making Mudryk a clever deadline-day grab. For punters watching Spurs' form, this injection of pace and creativity could be significant—De Zerbi's track record suggests he'll unlock Mudryk's potential quickly.
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