Mudryk preferred Arsenal move in 2023, Shakhtar chief reveals
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- football.londonLocal press
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- football.london@trinitymirror.com (Stephen Killen)
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Key points
- Shakhtar director Darijo Srna says winger wanted to join Arteta but club chose Chelsea deal
- Mudryk signed for Blues for up to £88m despite reportedly preferring the Gunners
- Ukrainian now on loan at Tottenham with £75m buy option after doping suspension
Summary
Shakhtar Donetsk director Darijo Srna has disclosed that Mykhailo Mudryk wanted to join Arsenal in 2023 but the Ukrainian club opted to sell him to Chelsea instead. Srna revealed that Mudryk had impressed Mikel Arteta and preferred a move to north London, but Shakhtar decided to accept Chelsea's offer worth up to £88million.\n\nMudryk has since underperformed at Stamford Bridge, scoring 10 goals in 73 appearances. He joined Tottenham on a season-long loan this summer with a £75million buy option, making his debut in the draw with Nottingham Forest before suffering an ankle injury.
Original headline
Club director confirms £88m star wanted to join Arsenal but was forced to sign for rivals
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