Chelsea New Signing, Mudryk Tops Nunez, Haaland To Become Premier League’s Fastest Player

Mykhailo Mudryk, who cost Chelsea £89 million ($110 million), is the Premier League’s quickest player after just 35 minutes of play.

The Blues defeated London rivals Arsenal to sign the Ukrainian international, who will now play for Stamford Bridge on an eight-and-a-half-year deal.

His debut in English football came in a heavyweight clash with Liverpool at Anfield, with Graham Potter introducing him off the bench 10 minutes into the second half. Mudryk gave Chelsea fans an early glimpse of the quick feet that could make him so dangerous on the flanks, while blistering pace that has seen the 22-year-old top the likes of Darwin Nunez and Erling Haaland in the speed stakes was also on full display.

36.63 – Mykhailo Mudryk recorded a top speed of 36.63 km/h against Liverpool, the fastest speed recorded in the Premier League this season.

36.63 – Mykhailo Mudryk
36.61 – Anthony Gordon
36.53 – Darwin Núñez
36.22 – Erling Haaland
36.09 – Denis Zakaria

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With Premier League full-backs now aware of the severe threat they will face when facing the jet-heeled winger, Chelsea were fully aware of the characteristics that Mudryk would add to their ranks when putting a big-money deal in place.

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Mudryk has plenty of time to improve his fitness as the Blues won’t be back in action until taking part in a derby match against neighbors Fulham on February 3.

Prior to making his Chelsea debut, Mudryk had played his last competitive match for Shakhtar Donetsk back in November.