“I’ve seen happier hostage videos,” Piers Morgan takes dig at Chelsea’s new signing Mykhalio Mudryk

Piers Morgan had some bold statements after Mykhailo Mudryk signed for Chelsea instead of Arsenal


“I’ve seen happier hostage videos,” Piers Morgan takes dig at Chelsea’s new signing Mykhalio Mudryk

Piers Morgan slams Mykhailo Mudryk signing for Chelsea instead of Arsenal

British journalist Piers Morgan has hit out at English club Arsenal, the one he supports following their recent failure of singing Mykhailo Mudryk. The former Shakhtar Donetsk winger was a top priority target for Arsenal but they were pipped to the line by Chelsea. Mudryk signed for the Blues on Saturday (January 14).

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My final thought on Mudryk is that it’s a tad surprising to watch a Ukrainian player flirt so enthusiastically with Arsenal and then opt at the last minute for a club whose fans continue to chant support for one of Putin’s best mates,” said one of Piers Morgan’s Tweet on the Mudryk topic.

Piers was sharp and blunt with his statement on Twitter. He called Arsenal ‘weak’ along with slamming the Ukrainian footballer, highlighting Chelsea’s former owner Roman Abramovich’s connection with Russian president Vladimir Putin.

I’m irrationally annoyed about this Mudryk fiasco. If Arsenal wants to win the League this season, we can’t faff around for weeks on key targets and then get outflanked/outbid at the last minute. Looks weak. We must buy another top-class striker asap.” Morgan wrote on Twitter.

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In another Tweet, Morgan posted a picture of the new Chelsea signing with the caption reading, “I’ve seen happier hostage videos.” Chelsea announced the new signing with an eight-and-a-half-year deal on Sunday (January 15) welcoming the striker at home (Stamford Bridge) during their Premier League clash against Crystal Palace. 

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Chelsea registers first Premier League win of 2023 against Crystal Palace after signing Mykhailo Mudryk

Kai Havertz scores for Chelsea against Crystal Palace
Kai Havertz scores for Chelsea against Crystal Palace

The London club got their first win of 2023 as Kai Havertz came to Graham Potter and his team’s rescue in the 64th minute of the game. Notably, Havertz’s header against Crystal Palace is the only goal following their three defeats recently.

Fantastic, emotional day because of the tribute to Gianluca which I thought was fitting for a man of his quality. I thought the crowd were great and recognised the moment we’re in and the young players on the pitch. It’s an important three points.” Chelsea boss Graham Potter said.

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Kai Havertz scored the winning goal to delight the Chelsea fans. Moments later they announced the new signing with an eight-and-a-half-year deal on Sunday (January 15). The club welcomed the €70 million signing, Mykhailo Mudryk at home (Stamford Bridge).

However, Arsenal have no time to focus on things, not in their hands. The Arteta-managed side is currently first in the Premier League aiming for an 8-point lead over Pep Guardiola‘s Man City (second in EPL standings). Arsenal faces Kane‘s Tottenham Hotspur in the North London Derby on Sunday.

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