The internаtiоnаl frоm Ukrаine plаyed fоr Shаkhtаr’s yоuth system befоre being prоmоted tо the first teаm fоr the 2020–21 seаsоn.

The Ukrainian club went on to have 100 appearances from Sudakov, in which he scored 19 goals and added 18 assists.

With 33 appearances in all competitions, the 21-year-old had a productive 2023-24 season, contributing to nine goals and six assists.

As a reward for his contributions to Shakhtar’s success, Sudakov signed a new contract in February that would keep him at the club until the summer of 2028.Surge in Chelsea’s Pursuit of SudakovSudakov is widely anticipated to depart Shakhtar following the conclusion of the current season, despite inking a new long-term contract.

Speculation has been circulating that Arsenal, Manchester City, Liverpool, Manchester United, and Chelsea are interested in purchasing Sergei Sudakov, and last month, Shakhtar CEO Sergei Palkin confirmed the rumours.

Chelsea are reportedly increasing their pursuit of Sudakov in an effort to gain the signature of the highly-coveted Ukrainian, according to the Daily Mail.

An alleged summer move has already taken place, with Chelsea reportedly in talks with the player’s representation.Did you ask how much Sudakov will be?Rumоr Һаs it tҺаt tҺe оffensive miԀfielԀer’s jаw-Ԁrоpping £125 milliоn releаse clаuse will gо intо plаy in June.

Having established an asking price of around £65 million, Shakhtar are anticipated to consider proposals lower that amount.

Chelsea may have the financial wherewithal to match Shakhtar’s valuation, but in order to be in compliance with the Premier League’s Profit and Sustainability Rules, they will need to approve player departures.

The kid would be able to reunite with his pal and fellow countryman Mykhaylo Mudryk if Chelsea were to successfully complete a deal for Sudakov.

Having played with Sudakov at Shakhtar, the winger joined Chelsea in January 2023 after a lucrative transfer.