Five loan destinations Chelsea are considering for Mykhailo Mudryk
Mykhailo Mudryk has returned to Chelsea’s first team after the FA lifted his doping violation suspension, and the club is reportedly weighing season‑long loan moves to rebuild his match fitness and market value without exposing him to intense Premier League pressure.
Chelsea’s caution follows a protracted appeal that saw a four‑year suspension overturned; Mudryk has not played a competitive match since testing positive for meldonium in 2024. The Blues view sending him straight back into the intensely competitive Premier League as a significant risk, and want to restore his fitness, confidence and transfer value while avoiding overwhelming domestic scrutiny.
Italian side Como have been impressive under Cesc Fàbregas and are identified as a potential loan destination where Mudryk could work under the former Chelsea midfielder. The Serie A club would offer reduced pressure compared with a Big Six English club and, according to reports, possess the financial backing to cover Mudryk’s salary during a season‑long loan.
Coventry City are another option largely because of manager Frank Lampard’s previous working relationship with Mudryk at Chelsea, a connection the source says could help unlock the player’s confidence and form. With extended absence from competitive football cited as a concern, Coventry are viewed as capable of providing the guaranteed minutes Mudryk needs to regain match sharpness.
Crystal Palace are presented as a Premier League loan alternative that could supply regular top‑flight playing time while filling an attacking gap at the Eagles. Remaining in England would allow Mudryk to avoid an overseas move and potentially step away from the heightened scrutiny associated with being at a “Big Six” club, according to the report.
Nottingham Forest are mentioned as aligning with Mudryk’s stated preference to stay in the Premier League, even if they may not be his preferred destination. Chelsea are reported to be willing to use an English top‑division loan to give him consistent minutes and the chance to adapt again to the physical demands and tempo of competitive matches.
Chelsea’s sister club RC Strasbourg have also been linked as a place to rebuild match fitness, with interest from a few Italian clubs noted alongside Strasbourg’s reported approach. The player is said to prefer a Premier League loan despite those overseas options, and Chelsea have blocked a permanent sale, focusing solely on loan moves to protect their investment and secure regular playing time for Mudryk.
According to the report, the ultimate decision rests with Mudryk, while Chelsea pursue season‑long loans rather than a transfer, aiming to monitor his progress closely as he returns to competitive football.