BREAKING: #Chelsea Officially Beat #Arsenal To Sign Mykhailo #Mudryk From Shakhtar Donetsk [PHOTO]

BREAKING: #Chelsea Officially Beat #Arsenal To Sign Mykhailo #Mudryk From Shakhtar Donetsk [PHOTO]—Chelsea have confirmed the signing of 22-year-old Ukrainian forward Mykhaylo Mudryk from Shakhtar Donetsk.

This was made known via the club official website and social media hamdles.

The Blues secured the player’s signature at the expense of Premier League rivals Arsenal who had been long-term admirers of Mudryk and initially looked in pole position to sign him.

Announcing his deal, chelsea wrote:

The forward put his name to a mammoth eight-and-a-half-year deal, and is keen to get started at Stamford Bridge.

“I’m so happy to sign for Chelsea,” Mudryk said after completing his move. “This is a huge club, in a fantastic league and it is a very attractive project for me at this stage of my career.

“I’m excited to meet my new team-mates and I’m looking forward to working and learning under Graham Potter and his staff.”

Mudryk’s signing is Chelsea’s fourth January deal after David Datro Fofana from Molde, Benoit Badiashile from Monaco and Andrey Santos from Vasco da Gama.

With the Blues struggling in the Premier League, owner Todd Boehly seems hell-bent on spending his way out of trouble as he look to equip manager Graham Potter with the right players to help climb the table.

Boehly said: “We are delighted to welcome Mykhaylo to Chelsea. He’s a hugely exciting talent who we believe will be a terrific addition to our squad both now and in the years to come.

“He will add further depth to our attack and we know he’ll get a very warm welcome to London.”

Mudryk was reportedly very keen on a move across London to Emirates Stadium, but was swayed by Chelsea’s late offer.

With Shakhtar publicly addressing they wanted €100 million (£89m) for his services, the Blues were more than happy to splash the cash as the Gunners seemingly dragged their feet.

Mudryk has scored 10 goals in 18 appearances for Shakhtar in all competitions this season, including three goals in six Champions League outings. He’s also registered eight assists.

He’s played eight times for the Ukraine national team since making his debut in June.

He was presented to the Chelsea faithful on Sunday, as he was in the stands for the clash with Crystal Palace at Stamford Bridge.