Is Mykhailo Mudryk Leaving Chelsea? Banned Winger Stripped Of Iconic Blues Shirt Number 1ug2k

With the news that Chelsea have given Cole Palmer the number 10 shirt, reports are claiming Mykhailo Mudryk could be leaving Chelsea.

The Ukrainian international, 24, has not played for Chelsea since November.

Having not featured for the Blues in so many months, some are wondering if he’ll ever play for Enzo Maresca’s side again.

And with the news that Cole Palmer will wear a new shirt number after Mudryk was stripped of the 10 jersey, speculation has only increased.

Is Mykhailo Mudryk Leaving Chelsea? 5ey7

It’s been a difficult couple of years for Mykhailo Mudryk.

He arrived from Shakhtar Donetsk in January 2024 for a huge sum of £88 million.

But despite the price tag, Mudryk has failed to impose himself in the Premier League.

He has scored just 10 goals for the club in 79 total appearances, and had not scored a Premier League goal in 2024/25 prior to his suspension.

🚨 BREAKING: Cole Palmer will wear the number 10 shirt next season. pic.twitter.com/UEOgMuGPRz

— CFC-Blues (@CFCBlues_com) June 5, 2025

As a result of his poor form and ongoing ban, many expect him to leave Chelsea.

There is no confirmation of this yet, but the decision to strip him of his number and hand it to Cole Palmer suggests he is probably on the move.

Chelsea are one of two Premier League teams in the Club World Cup, with Mudryk not set to be involved.

Why Is Mykhailo Mudryk Suspended? 6t3m1o

Mudryk was handed a provisional suspension after failing a routine drug test in December 2024.

He must now await the results of a secondary ‘B’ sample, and could face a lengthy ban if found guilty.

The player has repeatedly denied any wrongdoing, and even took a lie detector test to prove his innocence.

After news broke of his suspension, Mudryk released a statement.

It read: “I can confirm that I have been notified that a sample I provided to The FA contained a banned substance.

“This has come as a complete shock as I have never knowingly used any banned substances or broken any rules, and am working closely with my team to investigate how this could have happened.

“I know that I have not done anything wrong and remain hopeful that I will be back on the pitch soon. I cannot say any more now due to the confidentiality of the process, but I will as soon as I can.”

How Long Is Mudryk Banned For? 3022g

With the Mudryk ban debacle rumbling on, the player remains provisionally suspended.

He travelled with the Chelsea squad for the Conference League Final, but was not eligible to play.

🚨 Mykhailo Mudryk has arrived in Poland to the Chelsea squad — He will not play due to his ban. ⛔🇺🇦

— However, as per UEFA ruling, he is eligible to go to the podium and receive a medal after the UEFA Conference League final. pic.twitter.com/oFi6NBatOC

— HF World (@hfworld_) May 27, 2025

The positive test was for banned substance meldonium, which was reportedly istered when Mudryk was abroad on international duty.

Under FA rules, Mudryk will face a ban of up to four years if found guilty.

But he maintains he has “done nothing wrong” and that the positive test was “a complete shock”

Mykhailo Mudryk Stats 1z281v

Predominantly a left winger, Mykhailo Mudryk is able to play on both sides of the attack.

While unable to show his best at Chelsea, his is known for his pace, skill and dribbling ability.

In 73 total Chelsea appearances, he has scored 10 goals and provided 11 assists.

His time at boyhood club Shakhtar was better, though.

For the Ukrainian side, he scored 12 goal in 44 appearances, with 17 assists.

Mudryk has senior 28 caps for Ukraine, scoring three goals.

As a youth player, he scored 13 times in 38 games across various age groups.