Mutu joined Chelsea for £15.8 million in 2003 and hit the ground running, getting 6 goals in his first 5 games for the Blues but his performances quickly tailed off and he quickly became a peripheral figure at Stamford Bridge. He was tested for cocaine after missing a training session in October 2004 and admitted his guilt almost immediately after his name was leaked to the press.
He subsequently admitted the problems he was having at the time and worked hard to beat the stigma that was attached to him during his worldwide ban. The player’s agent, Christian Sarbu, said the decision was not final and they were planning to appeal the decision. “This is a decision taken by a sporting tribunal. After this is final, this can be taken to a civil court.
