Chelsea new boy Mykhailo Mudryk issues apology for use of racial slur in viral video - World Forum Blog 24 



Chelsea winger Mykhailo Mudryk has apologised for using a racial slur in a viral video that has been viewed almost 214,000 times on TikTok.

The Ukraine international, who has made an £89 million ($110m) move to Stamford Bridge during the January transfer window, was caught on camera reciting lyrics to the 2017 ‘Freestyle’ track from U.S. rapper Lil Baby. A toxic racial term is repeated on several occasions in the footage, leading to widespread criticism of the 22-year-old forward.

An apology released to The Sun by a representative of Mudryk reads: “Mykhailo is deeply sorry for any offence caused by the video posted on his TikTok account last July.

“Whilst his intention was solely to recite lyrics of a song, Mykhailo regrets his decision and wholeheartedly accepts it was not appropriate.

Source: Goal.com