Chelsea announced the signing of Ukraine winger Mykhailo Mudryk from Shakhtar Donetsk during the half-time break of their Premier League match against Crystal Palace on Sunday; a match they went on to win 1-0. The €70 million deal will see Mudryk sign an eight-and-a-half-year contract with the club.

“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,” Mudryk stated following the announcement of his transfer. “I’m excited to meet my new teammates and I’m looking forward to working and learning under Graham Potter and his staff.”

Arsenal was reported to also have expressed an interest in the 22-year-old player, submitting a bid of €70 million upfront as well as significant add-ons, however, Shakhtar declined as this fell short of their €100 million valuation for the player.

Mudryk has made a significant impact on European football this season, scoring three goals and grabbing two assists in the group stage of the Champions League as the Ukrainian side grabbed a third-placed finish to qualify for the UEFA Europa League.

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Chelsea looks to be so worried about their goalkeeping situation that they have included technical director and retired world-class goalkeeper Peter Cech in their Premier League squad. And you can’t blame them, considering Edouard Mendy’s injury proneness and how Kepa Arrizabalaga played so far.

On a more serious note, Chelsea had a good explanation for having a retired player on the squad. According to manager Frank Lampard, the team had a spot to fill and opted for Cech as a way to provide themselves added insurance in case of a COVID-19 outbreak.

“We had space in the squad, and we know this year is like no other because of COVID and what it might do to selection. It was a very easy one,” said Lampard.

While it is highly unlikely that Cech steps on the field, with three goalkeepers in front of him, Lampard didn’t rule out the possibility.

“He is fit, very fit,” he added. “He is still relatively young. He finished playing possibly when he could have carried on playing. Whether we will see him much, I am not sure. It depends on how the season goes with Covid and isolation.”

Despite serving in the front office, Cech is regularly training with the first team. The 38-year-old goalkeeper decided to be around players, offering his assistance and guidance to Kepa and Mendy.

Cech spent more than 10 years with Chelsea as a player, making 494 appearances between 2004 and 2015. He spent the last four seasons of his career with Arsenal before retiring last year.

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Chelsea announced the signing of Ukraine winger Mykhailo Mudryk from Shakhtar Donetsk during the half-time break of their Premier League match against Crystal Palace on Sunday; a match they went on to win 1-0. The €70 million deal will see Mudryk sign an eight-and-a-half-year contract with the club.

“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,” Mudryk stated following the announcement of his transfer. “I’m excited to meet my new teammates and I’m looking forward to working and learning under Graham Potter and his staff.”

Arsenal was reported to also have expressed an interest in the 22-year-old player, submitting a bid of €70 million upfront as well as significant add-ons, however, Shakhtar declined as this fell short of their €100 million valuation for the player.

Mudryk has made a significant impact on European football this season, scoring three goals and grabbing two assists in the group stage of the Champions League as the Ukrainian side grabbed a third-placed finish to qualify for the UEFA Europa League.

The post Chelsea Announce €70 Million Signing of Mykhailo Mudryk At Half Time in Crystal Palace Game appeared first on SportzBonanza.

Chelsea looks to be so worried about their goalkeeping situation that they have included technical director and retired world-class goalkeeper Peter Cech in their Premier League squad. And you can’t blame them, considering Edouard Mendy’s injury proneness and how Kepa Arrizabalaga played so far.

On a more serious note, Chelsea had a good explanation for having a retired player on the squad. According to manager Frank Lampard, the team had a spot to fill and opted for Cech as a way to provide themselves added insurance in case of a COVID-19 outbreak.

“We had space in the squad, and we know this year is like no other because of COVID and what it might do to selection. It was a very easy one,” said Lampard.

While it is highly unlikely that Cech steps on the field, with three goalkeepers in front of him, Lampard didn’t rule out the possibility.

“He is fit, very fit,” he added. “He is still relatively young. He finished playing possibly when he could have carried on playing. Whether we will see him much, I am not sure. It depends on how the season goes with Covid and isolation.”

Despite serving in the front office, Cech is regularly training with the first team. The 38-year-old goalkeeper decided to be around players, offering his assistance and guidance to Kepa and Mendy.

Cech spent more than 10 years with Chelsea as a player, making 494 appearances between 2004 and 2015. He spent the last four seasons of his career with Arsenal before retiring last year.

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