Mykhailo Mudryk will wear number 27 for Tottenham after completing a move from Chelsea towards the end of the summer transfer window.
The London club confirmed the Ukrainian midfielder’s squad number through its official communications, meaning Mudryk will represent Spurs in the shirt as he begins his time with the club.
Tottenham have signed Mudryk on loan until the end of the current season. The agreement includes an option to make the transfer permanent for €87m, giving the club the opportunity to secure the player’s services beyond the temporary arrangement.
The choice of number 27 is the first formal detail confirmed about Mudryk’s role at his new club since the move from Chelsea. It marks the latest stage in a career that has been interrupted by a lengthy absence from football.
Mudryk spent almost two years away from the game because of a suspension for using prohibited substances. His return to competitive football now comes with Tottenham, where he will continue his career after leaving Chelsea on a loan deal.
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