Chelsea’s new £88 million signing Mykhailo Mudryk forced to apologise after racist video emerges

Chelsea's £88 million signing Mykhailo Mudryk has been forced to apologise after a video of him using the N-word resurfaced.

A 40-second clip of Mudryk, 22, reciting the lyrics while next to an Audi sports car alongside a friend, has gone viral on TikTok and racked up over 200,000 views.

It's since been removed as a result of the backlash and through his team, the player has issued an apology for any offence caused.

"Whilst his intention was solely to recite lyrics of a song, Mykhailo regrets his decision and wholeheartedly accepts it was not appropriate. The video has since been removed.”

But Kick It Out, the anti-racism group, also issued a statement where they explained how the phrase was "deeply offensive".

They did also add that they were "encouraged" by the former Shakhtar Donetsk acknowledging his use of the slur.

A response said: “Kick It Out condemns the use of all racial slurs, including the N-word irrespective of context.

"The N-word is deeply offensive and the use of this term by high-profile figures in football can only serve to alienate people from the game.

“It is important that footballers use their significant platform in a positive way, and we’re encouraged to see that Mykaylo Mudryk has acknowledged the hurt caused by his use of this offensive slur.”

Chelsea will be hoping he gets a start in the west London derby against Fulham on Friday night.