ProStar client Mudryk chooses Tottenham route
ProStar Football Agency client Mykhailo Mudryk has said yes to a Tottenham move as he wants to work under Roberto De Zerbi again.
The Chelsea winger has put Leeds United and all other options on hold because Spurs are now his preferred destination. Discussions between Tottenham and Chelsea are well underway over a loan deal, with the final structure still to be agreed between the clubs.
For Mudryk, the key factor is clear: De Zerbi. The Tottenham head coach worked with him at Shakhtar Donetsk and remains one of the most important figures in the player’s development. That relationship now gives Spurs a strong advantage in the race.
De Zerbi connection changes the picture
Mudryk’s career has always been tied closely to De Zerbi’s influence.
At Shakhtar, De Zerbi helped unlock the Ukrainian winger’s explosiveness, confidence and direct attacking style. Mudryk became one of the most exciting young wide players in Europe during that period, eventually earning the move to Chelsea in January 2023.
Now the reunion could arrive at exactly the right moment. Tottenham need attacking reinforcements after missing out on Iliman Ndiaye, who is heading to Manchester City. De Zerbi wants pace and one-v-one threat in the final third, and Mudryk gives him a player he already knows how to use.
That familiarity matters. Mudryk does not need to be introduced from zero. De Zerbi understands his strengths, his rhythm, his confidence triggers and the kind of role that can bring the best version of him back.
Chelsea open to loan solution
Chelsea’s position is practical.
Mudryk is available again after his anti-doping case was settled, but regular minutes at Stamford Bridge are far from guaranteed under Xabi Alonso. Chelsea’s attack is crowded, with João Pedro, Pedro Neto, Morgan Rogers, Alejandro Garnacho, Estêvão, Jamie Gittens and other options all fighting for space.
A loan gives Chelsea a way to protect the asset while allowing the player to rebuild match rhythm elsewhere. Leeds tried to enter the race and had already made a loan approach, but Mudryk is now prioritising Tottenham.
Chelsea had also considered other routes, including Strasbourg, but Spurs offer something different: Premier League minutes, London continuity and a coach who already believes in him.
Mudryk needs games after long absence
The sporting need is obvious. Mudryk has missed a huge amount of competitive football.
His last official Chelsea appearance came in November 2024, before the anti-doping case interrupted his career. FootballAgencies previously covered how Mudryk was cleared to return as Chelsea reintegration began in Hong Kong, but reintegration and regular match football are not the same thing.
Mudryk’s Chelsea record stands at 73 appearances and 10 goals since his arrival from Shakhtar. Those numbers show the frustration of his Stamford Bridge spell: flashes of elite speed and talent, but not enough consistency before the long interruption.
At 25, he still has time. But the next move must be about minutes, rhythm and confidence.
Why Tottenham makes sense
Tottenham’s need and Mudryk’s need now line up.
Spurs have had a difficult start to the new Premier League season under De Zerbi, and the attack has lacked sharpness. Injuries and market misses have pushed the club back into the winger market, with Mudryk now one of the most attractive loan options available.
He can play from the left, attack space, stretch defensive lines and carry the ball over distance. In De Zerbi’s system, those qualities could be used more naturally than they were at Chelsea, where Mudryk often struggled for continuity and role clarity.
A loan also reduces Tottenham’s risk. Instead of committing to a permanent fee after a long absence, Spurs can test the reunion and give Mudryk a platform to prove he is ready to become a top-level Premier League attacker again.
Agency angle
This is a crucial career-management moment for ProStar Football Agency.
ProStar, founded by Vadym Shablii, has been central to Mudryk’s career since he joined the Ukrainian agency in 2024. The agency’s work around him has already moved through several phases: stabilising representation, supporting him through the anti-doping case, managing public perception after the settlement, and now finding the right football environment for his comeback.
This is exactly where agency work becomes more than transfer negotiation. Mudryk needs the right coach, the right loan terms, the right playing time and the right emotional reset. A wrong move could leave him stuck again. A successful Tottenham loan could revive the market around him quickly.
For FootballAgencies readers, this is the key point: ProStar are now trying to turn Mudryk’s return to eligibility into a meaningful sporting restart, not just a squad registration.
Loan talks enter decisive stage
The player side is now clear. Mudryk wants Tottenham, wants De Zerbi, and has placed Leeds and other options behind Spurs.
The remaining work is between Chelsea and Tottenham. The clubs need to agree the loan structure, salary coverage and any performance-related or future-option details before the move can be completed.
If the deal goes through, Mudryk will move from uncertainty to one of the most intriguing redemption stories of the Premier League season: a former Chelsea marquee signing, back with the coach who helped build his reputation, trying to restart his career across London.
