Idman.biz
ESPN has published a ranking of the worst transfers in the history of the English Premier League.
Idman.Biz reports that Ukrainian midfielder Mykhailo Mudryk, who was transferred to Chelsea for the 2022/23 season, topped the list. Mudryk was bought from Shakhtar for 70 million euros.
The top 10 also included the following players:
1. Mykhailo Mudryk – from Shakhtar to Chelsea for 70 million euros.
2. Antony – from Ajax to Manchester United for 95 million euros.
3. Nicolas Pepe – from Lille to Arsenal for 80 million euros.
4. Ali Dia – to Southampton as a free agent.
5. Daniel Drinkwater – from Leicester to Chelsea for 37.9 million euros.
6. Ricardo Alvarez – from Inter to Sunderland for 10.5 million euros.
7. Romelu Lukaku – from Inter to Chelsea for 113 million euros.
8. Jadon Sancho – from Borussia Dortmund to Manchester United for 85 million euros.
9. Tomas Brolin – from Parma to Leeds for 5.3 million euros.
10. Kalvin Phillips – from Leeds to Manchester City for 49 million euros.
It should be reminded that in December 2024, Mudryk tested positive for meldonium, which is on the list of prohibited substances. Prior to that, he played 73 games for the club, scored 10 goals and provided 11 assists. The Ukrainian footballer's last official match was at the end of November 2024, in Chelsea's 2-0 match against Heidenheim in the group stage of the 2024/25 Conference League. Mudryk scored in that match.
