Real Madrid have been linked with some of the most highly rated young talents all over the world in recent times as it is clear that the club’s strategy is to build a team that is competitive not just now but years down the line as well. Some of the names that seem to be on the club’s wishlist are Jude Bellingham, Josko Gvardiol, Alphonso Davies and several others.
Of course, it is expected to take huge transfer fees to sign players with their potential. Another such player that Real Madrid had been linked with quite a bit amidst this season’s Champions League group stage campaign is Mykhailo Mudryk.
Real Madrid came up against Shakhtar Donetsk this season and Mudryk impressed with his directness on the ball as well as his blistering pace. While he did not score or assist against the European champions, he did make his mark in the competition. According to stats from Transfermarkt, he scored 3 goals and provided 2 assists in 6 appearances in the Champions League in the 2022/23 campaign.
Of course, Real Madrid were not the only club interested in the Ukrainian international. And as tweeted out by Fabrizio Romano, Chelsea have reached an agreement with Shakhtar Donetsk for Mudryk over a €100 million transfer fee.
Chelsea agree blockbuster deal for Real Madrid target Mudryk
For the past several weeks, it had looked like Mudryk was headed to Arsenal, but now, it appears that Chelsea have swooped in ahead of their London rivals.
It is hard to imagine that Real Madrid would have made a transfer bid anywhere close to that for Mudryk, even if he was available next summer.
Mudryk is a fantastic talent without doubt, but he does not have extensive experience at the top level. And it will be very interesting to see how he does in the Premier League, if the move to Chelsea does go through.