It is already official: Call Maduyke Leave Chelsea but still in the Premier League and does not move from London since, as the information of recent days pointed out, the Arsenal He has announced his signing. At 23, the English end signs for five seasons and, although in its statement it is not mentioned, the 'gunners' will pay 56 million fixed transfer euros plus two others in variables.
With Madueke, which will carry the dorsal 20, Mikel Arteta Keep reinforcing its template in an attempt to finally win the Premier League after two sub -championships in a row. This is the fourth signing of Arsenal, which has already invested 143 million euros in this summer market after incorporating into the Basque midfielder Martín Zubimendi (Real Sociedad) For 70 'kilos', to the Norwegian midfielder Christian Norgaard (Brentford) by 11 and the Basque goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga, Also from Chelsea after his assignment in the Bournemouth, by 9.
And Madueke will not be the latest incorporation since Arsenal is about to close the signing of the Alicante Central Cristhian Mosquera (Valencia) and everything indicates that also that of the Swedish scorer Viktor After arduous negotiations with Sporting.
Madueke's signing for Arsenal was a fact since the player left the concentration of the Chelsea In the United States before even the final of the Club World Cup that the 'blues' won the PSG on Sunday (3-0). He participated in five of the previous six games of the tournament.
Your Chelsea farewell
Just before Arsenal's announcement, Madueke had said goodbye to Chelsea through Instagram. “Dear Chelsea Football Club: I want to thank you for the last three years … my classmates, thanks for everything. I say goodbye with just affection and admiration,” The English international wrote.
He also had a few words to Enzo Maresca, Chelsea technician: “It has been a privilege to play at your orders. Thank you for trying to help me overcome as a player and as a person.” And ended: “Finally, thanks to all Chelsea fans. Thank you for the love, praise and also criticism; I appreciate everything. I go here with just good memories.”
Shortly after, also on Instagram, Madueke published this message once his signing was announced for Arsenal: “I feel honored and blessed to be here. Thanks to all those who made it possible. I am looking forward to jumping into the field and starting to correspond to the trust deposited in me. It will be very special.” On vacation, it will be incorporated at the beginning of August after the Arsenal tour of Asia.
The opposition of the fans 'Gunner'
The news of the Arsenal's interest in Madueke caused a negative reaction from the Arsenal fans a few days ago due to some samples of indiscipline in his stage in Chelsea. A request from an amateur entitled #Notomadueke received more than 5,000 signatures and the murals of Emirates Stadium were vandalized with the legend “Arteta outside”.
Arteta highlights her talent
Arteta himself has not backed down and, in the Arsenal statement announcing his signing, he emphasizes that “Noni is a promising and powerful young man, with high quality actions and numbers in recent seasons. It is one of the most talented ends of the Premier League.”
“With only 23 years, Noni already has experience in club football and international, and knows the premier league very well,” Arteta continues. “After having seen the quality of Noni's performances in recent seasons, we are very excited to join us. His arrival will greatly improve our template.”
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Madueke, born in northern Londonit was formed in the academies of Cyrstal Palacve y Tottenham And in the summer of 2018 he went to the quarry of PSV And there he debuted as a professional at age 17. Chelsea incorporated him from the Dutch club in January 2023 for 35 million euros and since then has played 92 games in all competitions, scoring 20 goals and giving nine assists. As 'Blue' the Conference League has won this last season and the Club World Cup also tells him in his record.
