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Chelsea New signing Mykhailo Mudryk issues apology after a video emerges of him using the N-word
New Chelsea signing Mykhailo Mudryk has apologised following the publication of a video of him using racial slur in TikTok.
The 22-year-old says he is “truly sorry for any harm caused” after using the racial term again in a TikTok video.
According to sources close to Mudryk, he was attempting to memorize lyrics by US artist Lil Baby.
But the £ 88.5 million January signing has been condemned by fans and campaigners for using the word “irrespective of context”.
The video was posted in July of last year, six months before Mudryk joined Chelsea.
It was later deleted, but not before it had been viewed over 200,000 times.
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Mudryk’s representative told The Sun: “Mykhailo is deeply sorry for any offence caused by the video posted on his TikTok account last July.
“Whilst his intention was solely to recite lyrics of a song, Mykhailo regrets his decision and wholeheartedly accepts it was not appropriate. The video has since been removed.”
Leading anti-discrimination group Kick It Out said in a statement: “Kick It Out condemns the use of all racial slurs, including the N-word 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.”