New Contract for Mykhailo Mudryk: Journalists' Comments and Situation Details

In a recent article for Chelsea News, journalist Will Fox expressed his thoughts on the latest developments concerning Ukrainian winger Mykhailo Mudryk's contract with Chelsea. Fox noted that it has been a year and a half since Mudryk's suspension, and during this time, it seems probable that the winger has not received a pay raise. The journalist highlighted that there were moments when it appeared that Mudryk's contract could be entirely terminated, raising concerns among fans and experts alike.

Fox speculated that the new contract might be a financial maneuver aimed at improving the club's financial situation. 'Perhaps they reached some sort of compromise to avoid litigation over a contract breach,' he remarked. This situation indeed raises numerous questions, and journalist Kieran Gill described it as 'intriguing,' to which Fox agreed, emphasizing that Mudryk's entire story is quite captivating and this is just one aspect of it.

This week, reports emerged indicating that Mykhailo Mudryk has renewed his contract with Chelsea. This information has been corroborated by data published on the Football Association's website. Specifically, the document states that the player has an 'updated contract' for the past year. In the Football Association's reports, the term 'Updated contract' in the 'Registration type' column signifies a re-signing, extension, or alteration of the existing contract between the player (or coach) and their current club.

It is worth noting that in January 2023, the Ukrainian signed a contract with Chelsea that extends until the summer of 2031. The transfer fee, excluding bonuses, was reported to be 70 million euros. During his time at the club, Mudryk has played 73 matches, scoring 10 goals and providing 11 assists. However, in December 2024, he was temporarily suspended following a positive test for a banned substance, and in June 2025, Mudryk was officially charged with violating anti-doping regulations.

The Ukrainian has denied any wrongdoing and opted to open a B sample, which, according to media reports, confirmed the positive result. As a result, Mudryk faces a potential ban of up to four years. The last time he took to the field was during a Conference League group stage match against Heidenheim on November 28, 2024.

Throughout his professional career, Mykhailo Mudryk has won three trophies: he was the holder of the Ukrainian Super Cup in 2021 and the national champion in the 2022/23 season with Shakhtar Donetsk, and in the 2024/25 campaign, he secured medals as a winner of the UEFA Conference League with Chelsea. For the Ukrainian national team, Mudryk has played 28 matches, scoring three goals and providing two assists.

At the beginning of 2026, Mykhailo reached out to fans, attempting to explain his situation. Earlier, Shakhtar's CEO Serhiy Palkin discussed what Mudryk has been doing during his suspension. The situation surrounding the Ukrainian winger remains under close scrutiny by both fans and sports experts, as his future career with Chelsea and on the international stage remains uncertain.