The ongoing suspension of Chelsea winger Mykhailo Mudryk is reportedly creating significant financial consequences for his former club, Shakhtar Donetsk. As part of the €100m (approx. £88m) deal agreed in January 2023, the Ukrainian side negotiated performance-related bonuses that are now in jeopardy.
According to Shakhtar Donetsk CEO Sergei Palkin, the club risks losing up to €30m (£26m) in add-ons if the 25-year-old remains sidelined and is unable to meet specific playing criteria.
Suspension and Legal Challenges
Mudryk has been out of competitive action since November 2024 following a positive doping test, a situation that has since led to a prolonged disciplinary process. The Ukrainian international, who has maintained his innocence, was provisionally suspended in December 2024 and formally charged in June 2025.
The winger is now in the process of appealing a reported four-year ban to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS). "We are waiting for the court's decision, and we don't have any information about when this will take place," Palkin told Ben Jacobs.
Contractual Uncertainty
Mudryk’s contract at Stamford Bridge, which runs until 2031, includes clauses based on team successes such as winning the Premier League or Champions League, alongside individual performance metrics.
Reports suggest the banned substance involved is meldonium. While the situation remains uncertain, Mudryk has previously thanked fans for their support during this challenging period, stating he has not given up on his career.
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