Mykhailo Mudryk expressed his delight at reuniting with Roberto De Zerbi after Tottenham sealed a mortgage deal for the Chelsea winger.
The Ukrainian has not performed aggressive soccer since November 2024, having resolved a doping case with the Soccer Affiliation final month.
Mudryk joined Chelsea in 2023 having made his breakthrough at Shakhtar Donetsk in 2021-22 underneath De Zerbi.
And, after finishing a deal that includes a £75m choice to make the switch everlasting, Mudryk is relishing the chance to play for the Italian once more.
“It’s an amazing feeling. I can’t wait to begin coaching and enjoying for the membership, and I’m so excited to be reunited with Roberto De Zerbi,” Mudryk told Tottenham’s official website.
“I’m a participant who brings velocity and creativity, and I wish to assist in each the offensive and defensive areas. I wish to make the followers excited.
“I can see it’s a powerful squad right here with good gamers, and I’m wanting ahead to sharing a pitch and particular moments with them.”
Tottenham turned to Mudryk after a deal for Everton winger Iliman Ndiaye broke down. Ndiaye has since signed for Manchester Metropolis.
However De Zerbi has hope he can get the very best out of a participant he believes to be a game-changer.
“Having labored with Misha earlier in his profession, I do know precisely what he can carry to our crew,” De Zerbi mentioned.
“He has the standard to alter a recreation along with his velocity and talent in one-vs-one conditions, and is an thrilling, attacking expertise.
“I’ll demand lots from Misha and it’s our job to assist him discover the very best model of himself. If we try this then he can develop into an important participant for us. I’m very completely satisfied he selected to come back right here, and I can not wait to work with him once more.”
Tottenham are additionally set to signal defender Tosin Adarabioyo from Chelsea on a everlasting deal, having allowed Kevin Danso to affix Sunderland on mortgage with an obligation to purchase that’s contingent on the Black Cats staying within the Premier League.
Regardless of spending over £300m within the switch window, Tottenham suffered defeat in every of their opening two Premier League video games. They sit joint-bottom of the desk at this very early stage of the season. Spurs go to Nottingham Forest on Saturday, when Mudryk may make his debut.
