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Chelsea did some rare business with Tottenham on transfer deadline day to part ways with both Tosin Adarabioyo and Mykhailo Mudryk.
It became clear Tosin was not in the club’s plans when he was exiled from the first team squad by Xabi Alonso before the campaign got underway.
As for Mudryk, a loan spell in the Premier League was deemed the best course of action after he missed the best part of two years due to suspension.
Romeo Lavia, Reece James, Valentin Barco and Jordan Henderson
Romeo Lavia, Reece James, Valentin Barco and Jordan Henderson
Tosin Adarabioyo tipping Mykhailo Mudryk for big things after Spurs move
It was initially believed the winger could reunite with Frank Lampard at Coventry City, however instead he will get the chance to work under Roberto de Zerbi again, who he achieved great things with at Shakhtar Donetsk.
This could well be the move Mudryk needs to rejuvenate his career, and Tosin stated in his first interview with Spurs that he believes the Ukraine international is ready to go at his new club.
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He said: “Misha is a workhorse. He’s always been like that ever since I’ve known him. He’s always been one to take his training very seriously, to give 100%, and when he came back into pre-season, you saw that he was still at a very good level.
“So he’s ready. He’s going to be fighting, and that just sums him up. He’s a top, top player.”
Chelsea have included a £75m buy option for Spurs should they decide to activate it when his season on loan comes to an end.
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Move away looks perfect for Mudryk
The Blues have stuck by Mudryk through the tribulations that have followed his career since his move to Stamford Bridge, but in truth he was never at the quality required for the Blues before his suspension kicked in.
Chelsea have added attacking firepower off the left in the form of Morgan Rogers, who has taken no time at all to settle into a devastating attack at Stamford Bridge.
If Mudryk does return from Spurs, he is going to find it very difficult to nail down minutes in West London, with it looking best for his career to move on permanently.
De Zerbi is a notable fan of Mudryk, and could be the man who helps him realise his potential in the Premier League.