A video showing Mykhailo Mudryk rapping along to a song containing the N-word has emerged on social media.
The new Chelsea forward is heard saying the racial slur
while reciting the lyrics from 2017 hit song Freestyle by American rapper Lil
Baby.
Mudryk's representatives have issued a statement to 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."
Kick It Out,
football's leading football anti-racism group, said: "We condemn 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 Mudryk
has acknowledged the hurt caused by his use of this offensive slur."
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