Mykhailo Mudryk's doping ban reduced, set to return to Chelsea

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Last updated Jul 31, 2026

Mykhailo Mudryk's doping ban reduced, set to return to Chelsea
Summary

Chelsea FC's Mykhailo Mudryk has had his four-year doping ban reduced by two years, allowing him to return to play immediately. The English league association confirmed the decision following consultations with the international anti-doping agency WADA. Mudryk was originally banned in 2024 after banned substances were detected in his blood. He joined Chelsea in January 2023 for €70 million.

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  • Mykhailo Mudryk's ban was set until December 2028.
  • The ban was lifted after less than two years.
  • He was banned following a doping violation in autumn 2024.
  • Mudryk transferred to Chelsea for €70 million in January 2023.
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  • 3:32 PMYahoo Sports🚨Doping ban cut by two years, €70m star can play again
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Mykhailo Mudryk was actually supposed to be banned from playing professional football until December 2028. Actually.As the English league association announced today after consulting with the internat...

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