Chelsea striker receives four-year ban from FA and appeals to court

Attacker Mykhailo Mudryk, from Chelsea, received a four-year suspension imposed by Football Association. The punishment stems from a positive test for meldonium in a sample collected in 2024. The 25-year-old player turned to Tribunal Arbitral of Esporte to contest the decision.

The FA applied the maximum penalty provided for in the case. Mudryk has been on preventive leave since December 2024. Ele denies having used the substance intentionally and claims to cooperate with the investigations. The case gained definitive shape this week with the confirmation of the appeal.

Positive Teste occurred after period with selection

The examination that detected meldonium was carried out after a commitment from Ucrânia. The substance, banned by Agência Mundial Antidoping since 2016, can aid recovery and performance. Mudryk no longer performed for Chelsea after November 2024.

On that occasion, the London club issued an official statement. Ele reported that the FA had made contact regarding the adverse result. The team reinforced its commitment to regular testing of all athletes. Desde then left the player out of the team’s plans.

• Mudryk’s last game for Chelsea was a 2-0 win against Heidenheim, for Conference League, on November 28, 2024.
• Ele remained as an unused option against Aston Villa, on December 1st.
• The provisional suspension came into effect on December 17, 2024.
• The formal accusation by the FA came in June 2025.

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Transferência millionaire in 2023

Chelsea hired Mudryk from Shakhtar Donetsk at the beginning of 2023. The base value was around 70 million euros, with bonuses that could increase the total to 100 million euros, equivalent to around R$388 million at the exchange rate at the time. The contract runs until 2031.

The Ukrainian arrived with a promise of high impact. Ele played in 73 matches for the English club until the moment of his departure. Nesse period, scored 10 goals and provided eight assists. Most of the performances took place at Premier League.

Impacto on Chelsea and the player

The absence of Mudryk represents an important loss for the attack. The club invested heavily in the athlete and saw the potential to be a central player in him. Sem the player, the team needed to adjust options in the offensive sector.

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Mudryk, in turn, maintains a training routine. Ele follows an individual physical preparation program. Recent Imagens show the athlete in good condition, even without official games. The appeal to CAS seeks to reduce or annul the punishment.

Histórico meldonium in sport

The substance gained prominence in other famous cases. Tennis player Maria Sharapova was suspended after a positive test and had her sentence reduced by CAS. In football, the FA treats violations as strict liability. Não intent must be proven to apply a sanction.

Jogadores like Paul Pogba and Andre Onana got reductions on similar appeals. Eles presented arguments of unintentional use. The Mudryk process is still in the initial document exchange phase. Audiência can occur within months.

Futuro depends on the final decision

If the suspension is maintained, Mudryk would only return near the end of the current contract. Chelsea can evaluate termination for just cause, but also has the option of maintaining the relationship. Fontes nearby indicate that the club is awaiting the outcome of the appeal.

The 25-year-old player was born on January 5, 2001. Ele played for Ucrânia at various youth levels and with the senior national team. Antes from Chelsea, shone in Shakhtar with national titles.

The FA does not comment on ongoing cases. Chelsea also prefers public silence while the process is ongoing. The focus is now on the Swiss court.