Chelsea winger Mykhailo Mudryk is free to return to football with immediate effect after resolving his doping case with the Football Association.
The 25-year-old Ukraine international has not played since November 2024 after returning an “adverse finding” for banned substance meldonium and receiving a provisional suspension.
The FA had initially handed Mudryk a maximum four-year ban, but he appealed the decision to the Court of Arbitration for Sport.
In a joint resolution, the FA said proceedings have now been concluded after Mudryk accepted breaking anti-doping rules and agreed to a suspension equal to time already served.
Speaking after the ruling, Mudryk said he was “grateful” to return after “the most difficult period” of his career.
”As I have always maintained from the outset of this case, I have never knowingly or intentionally taken any banned substance,” he added.
Chelsea said they look forward to helping Mudryk “return to full fitness, back into the squad and back onto the pitch” and confirmed he will join the club’s pre-season tour.
The winger also expressed “deep gratitude” to everyone at Chelsea as he prepares for the “next chapter” of his career.
Mudryk Cleared to Return as Chelsea Winger Ends Doping Ban
