West Ham United striker Michail Antonio has claimed on the Footballer’s Football Podcast that Mykhailo Mudryk may have ruled himself out of a future big move away from Chelsea.
The Ukrainian signed for the Blues last weekend after weeks of rumours linking him to Arsenal.
However, it was Stamford Bridge where he was being unveiled to his new supporters.
The 22-year-old was reportedly offered very similar wages to join Chelsea instead of their London rivals, who sit pretty at the top of the Premier League right now.
It was perhaps the length of his contract which played a part in his decision. He signed on an extraordinary eight-and-a-half-year deal.
Antonio says Mudryk has made an error
Antonio has claimed though that he has taken a risk in securing a move to the likes of Real Madrid or Barcelona should he wish to in the next few years’ time.
He said: “It’s a risk for both the club and the player. Because the club sign him for eight and a half years, he doesn’t do well, they now have to pay him for eight and a half years!
“For him to the security and guarantee, he can literally go put his feet up and by like my career is sorted! But on the other side of things, let’s say, he does unbelievable. To be fair no footballer is turning down Madrid or Barcelona.
“So let’s just say he does unreal and those two want him, what on earth is he going to do? There’s no way on God’s earth he’s getting out if the club don’t want him to go.”
It can be put down to good business from owner Todd Boehly as to why the Blues have managed to agree on these favourable terms.
Now, supporters will be hopeful that they will see the debut of their newest star in this upcoming big game against Liverpool.
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