Chelsea’s new £88million signing Mykhailo Mudryk could be handed warning by FA chiefs over N-word video slur
CHELSEA ace Mykhailo Mudryk could be handed a warning by FA chiefs over his N-word video slur.
The £88million signing was seen in TikTok footage singing along to a hit by a US rapper which used the racist term.
After The Sun revealed the clip yesterday, the Ukrainian, 22, issued an apology. However, officials may now write to him, asking for a formal explanation for his actions.
The FA launched a crackdown on racist social media content two years ago — punishable by up to a three-match ban.
But Mudryk will almost certainly escape any such penalty.
Instead, he is likely be formally reminded of his responsibilities.
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The winger’s 40-second clip was viewed 244,000 times on TikTok alone.
His representatives later said: “Mykhailo is deeply sorry for any offence caused by the video posted on his TikTok account last July.
“Whilst his intention was solely to recite lyrics of a song, Mykhailo regrets his decision and wholeheartedly accepts it was not appropriate”
Footie anti-racism group Kick It Out had said: “We condemn the use of all racial slurs, including the N-word irrespective of context.”
