Chelsea forward Mykhailo Mudryk, one of the most expensive players in soccer history, has been involved in a recent development concerning an 'adverse finding' in a routine urine test, as confirmed by the Premier League club on Tuesday.
The Ukraine international, who was acquired by Chelsea for a staggering $108 million in 2023, was contacted by the English Football Association following the discovery of the adverse finding. Mudryk, through Chelsea, has stated that he has 'never knowingly' used any banned substances.
Upon being approached for comment, the FA refrained from providing any details on the situation, while Chelsea did not disclose whether Mudryk has been suspended. The player was last listed in a Chelsea squad as an unused substitute on December 1.
Chelsea emphasized their full support for The FA's testing program, highlighting that all their players, including Mudryk, undergo regular testing. The club reiterated Mudryk's denial of knowingly using any prohibited substances and expressed their commitment to collaborating with the relevant authorities to determine the cause of the adverse finding.
Despite making nine appearances for Chelsea this season, Mudryk has featured only once in the Premier League.
As the situation unfolds, both Mudryk and Chelsea are expected to cooperate with the necessary entities to address the issue and seek resolution.
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