Mykhailo Mudryk, the winger Chelsea shelled out an initial £61 million for back in January 2023, is officially on his way to Tottenham, with Chelsea accepting the offer for the Ukrainian international. This is a massive move, not just for Mudryk himself, but for both London clubs trying to sort out their rosters.
Mudryk and Adarabioyo Head North to Tottenham
Mudryk’s journey back to competitive football has been a long one. The 25-year-old hasn’t played a competitive match since November 2024, after serving a suspension for meldonium, a banned substance. But he has been eligible to play since July, and now he is making his return to the pitch with Spurs. This move brings him back under the wing of his former manager, Roberto de Zerbi, who coached him at Ukrainian side Shakhtar Donetsk. Talk about a comeback story, right? This reunion could be exactly what Mudryk needs to ignite his career.
But Mudryk isn’t the only one making the switch from Chelsea to Tottenham. Defender Tosin Adarabioyo, 28, is also heading to Spurs on a permanent deal. He’s coming in to fill a spot left by Kevin Danso, who is off to Sunderland on an initial loan. These are two significant additions for Spurs and a clear sign of Chelsea’s willingness to reshuffle their defense.
Sanchez Out, Martinez In After Fulham Blunders
The exodus from Stamford Bridge does not stop there. Goalkeeper Robert Sanchez, 28, is heading to Italian club Como on a season-long loan after Chelsea accepted their bid. And you know why this is happening. Sanchez was made available after a brutal opening Premier League match at Fulham where he made two crucial mistakes, leading directly to the Blues conceding twice. Talk about a rough start to the season; it cost him his spot.
Chelsea swiftly moved to replace him, bringing in Argentine goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez from Aston Villa for £7.5 million. Como has been busy poaching Chelsea defenders too, having already signed Trevoh Chalobah for £31 million earlier in the transfer window. This feels like a full-on clear-out for some parts of Chelsea’s squad.
What’s Next for Chelsea and the Enzo Fernandez Question
With all these confirmed departures, the focus now shifts to who else might be on the move. There is still a big question mark hanging over the future of Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandez. Manchester City is definitely interested, but no formal offer has hit the table yet. Any departure for Fernandez would depend on Chelsea strengthening their squad in other areas and, of course, receiving a substantial fee. He was previously valued at a massive £120 million, so it is not going to be a cheap grab.
With these major pieces moving, and the Enzo Fernandez situation still hanging in the air, Chelsea’s squad is clearly in flux. Will Mudryk find his stride again under De Zerbi? Can Sanchez bounce back in Italy? It is going to be wild to watch how these shake out.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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