Chelsea star’s racial slur shame: New £88million signing Mykhailo Mudryk apologises for using n-word in TikTok video where he recited song lyrics
- Mykhailo Mudryk, 22, was filmed repeating the racial slur in footage on TikTok
- Chelsea star claimed he was trying to recite lyrics to 2017 hit rap song Freestyle
- Representative said he ‘regrets decision’ and accepts it was not ‘appropriate’
Chelsea’s latest £88million signing has apologised after he used the n-word in a TikTok video filmed for his fans.
Mykhailo Mudryk was filmed repeating the racial slur in the footage, which has been viewed nearly 214,000, but even though he insists he was trying to recite lyrics to a popular rap song, he has issued a grovelling apology.
According to sources, the 22-year-old was trying to recite US rapper Lil Baby’s 2017 hit Freestyle.
But the Ukrainian winger has been slammed online for using the language in the clip ‘irrespective of context’.
Mykhailo Mudryk was filmed repeating the racial slur in the footage, which has been viewed nearly 214,000
According to sources, the 22-year-old and his pal were trying to recite US rapper Lil Baby’s 2017 hit Freestyle.
Mudryk’s representative has said he is ‘deeply sorry for any offence caused’ by the footage, which was posted on the winger’s TikTok account in July last year.
According to The Sun, Mudryk’s representative has said he is ‘deeply sorry for any offence caused’ by the footage, which was posted on the winger’s TikTok account in July last year.
He added that Mudryk ‘regrets his decision wholeheartedly’ and ‘accepts it was not appropriate.’
The clip has since been removed.
The 40-second clip shows Mudryk in front of an Audi sports car with a friend while they repeat a line from the hit song, which features the n word 16 times.
Football anti-racism group Kick It Out condemned the use of the word in the clip.
‘Kick It Out condemns the use of all racial slurs, including the N-word irrespective of context,’ it said.
The Ukrainian winger has been slammed online for using the language in the clip ‘irrespective of context’.
‘The N-word is deeply offensive and the use of this term by high-profile figures in football can only serve to alienate people from the game.
‘It is important that footballers use their significant platform in a positive way, and we’re encouraged to see that Mykhailo Mudryk has acknowledged the hurt caused by his use of this offensive slur.’
MailOnline has contacted a representative for Mykhailo Mudryk for comment.
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