Chelsea announced today, Sunday, the signing of Mykhailo Modric, in its fifth deal in the current winter transfer window, after the Ukrainian winger completed his transfer from Shakhtar Donetsk.
He did not reveal the financial details, while British reports stated that the "Blues" won the signing of the 22-year-old player for 100 million euros, including 30 million euros in additions, despite attempts by arch-rivals Arsenal to sign him.
"This is a great club and a great league, and this is a very attractive project for me at this stage of my life," Modric said in a statement.
"Excited to meet my new team-mates, and look forward to working and learning from coach Graham Potter and the rest of his staff."
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There have been contacts in the recent period between Modric and Chelsea's local rival, Arsenal, and it was reported that the transfer of the Ukrainian player to Arsenal - who provided 95 million euros - has become certain, but Chelsea made a greater offer than the "gunners" who lead the English Premier League table. Currently.
Chelsea included striker David Fofana, 20, central defender Benoit Badiashail, 21, midfielder Andre Santos, 18, and Portuguese international Joao Felix, 23, on loan from Atletico Madrid.