Mykhailo Mudryk speaks out after Chelsea star’s doping suspension is lifted

By admin — In News — July 31, 2026

   ​Mykhailo Mudryk has not played for Chelsea since November 2024 -Credit:Crystal Pix/MB Media, Getty ImagesMykhailo Mudryk has spoken out after receiving clearance to resume his soccer career, with The FA confirming that disciplinary proceedings against the Chelsea winger have now been concluded. The 25-year-old is now set to join the Blues on their pre-season tour in Hong Kong.Mudryk’s last appearance for the club came in November 2024. The Ukrainian international had been handed a four-year ban by The FA following an anti-doping violation after testing positive for meldonium, but the player challenged the ruling at the Court of Arbitration for Sport.Taking to Instagram, Mudryk said, via The Mirror: “After a long battle, the four-year ban that was imposed on me has been rescinded, and I am free to resume my career with immediate effect. I am grateful that this process has reached a conclusion, that I have been cleared to return to football and that I can now look ahead to my future.Donald Trump sparks outrage with Harry Kane World Cup commentsArgentina World Cup Final red card rescinded, face potential FIFA disciplinary action -Credit:Ryan Pierse, Getty Images”This has been the most difficult period of my career. As I have always maintained from the outset of this case, I have never knowingly or intentionally taken any banned substance.”My commitment to competing fairly and representing my club and country with professionalism and integrity has always been important to me. I would like to thank my family and friends for their support and belief throughout this period.”I also want to express my deep gratitude to everyone at Chelsea FC, my teammates and the Chelsea supporters who have been with me throughout. I would also like to thank my legal team and others who assisted for their tireless work on my case.”My focus now is on returning to football, working hard every day, and making a positive contribution on the pitch. Thank you to everyone who continued to believe in me. I look forward to the next chapter of my career.”The FA released a statement clarifying the termination of Mudryk’s suspension, which read: “The FA can confirm that the anti-doping disciplinary proceedings against Mykhailo Mudryk were resolved with the agreement of the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) on 30 July 2026. In the context of that agreement, Mr Mudryk has accepted his commission of Anti-Doping Rule Violations (ADRVs) and accepted a period of ineligibility.To listen to the latest episode of ‘All Out Soccer’ – CLICK HERE”On 22 October 2024, Mr Mudryk was subject to an out-of-competition doping control, which revealed the presence of a low concentration of meldonium, a prohibited substance. The FA notified Mr Mudryk of that finding on 4 December 2024 and imposed a provisional suspension. On 23 May 2025, The FA charged Mr Mudryk with ADRVs in breach of Regulations 3 and 4 of its 2024 Anti-Doping Regulations.”On 7 to 9 January 2026, a hearing took place before an independent   

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