Ukraine's Mykhaylo Mudryk Becomes Latest Big Signing By Chelsea

Mykhailo Mudryk applauded fans at halftime while wearing a Ukrainian flag during Chelsea's match against Crystal Palace on January 15.

Ukraine winger Mykhaylo Mudryk became the latest big-money signing for Britain's Chelsea under the club's new American ownership, joining from Shakhtar Donetsk in a deal reportedly worth up to $108 million on January 15. Mudryk, 22, who had been heavily linked with a move to Arsenal, was pictured holding up a Ukraine flag inside Chelsea's stadium before the Premier League game against Crystal Palace. About 20 minutes into the match, Chelsea announced his signing on an 8 1/2-year deal. To read the original story by AP, click here.