After four months out, Mudryk returns to competition.
Mykhailo Mudryk, Chelsea's Ukrainian winger, is free to play after the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) overturned a four-year doping ban. The 25-year-old had not been in a competitive match since November 2024 following an adverse finding for meldonium.
Mudryk expressed gratitude for his return to football, stating he never intended to break anti-doping rules: 'From the outset of this case I have always maintained that I have never knowingly or intentionally taken any banned substance.'
According to reporting by BBC Sport - Top Stories, Mudryk accepted a shorter suspension and will rejoin Chelsea's first team, including during their pre-season tour. The deal comes as an early Christmas present for the club as they await resolution in other ongoing disputes.