Noni Madueke published an emotional declaration confirming his departure from Chelsea while the English international ends during a very spoken move to Arsenal.
The 23 -year -old winger is about to become the fourth summer signature of Arsenal after the arrivals of Martin Zubimenddi, Kepa Arrizabalaga and Christian Norgaard.
Madueke, who scored 11 goals and five assists for Chelsea during the 2024/25 campaign, agreed personal terms with the Gunners before Switch worth more than 50 million pounds.
Arsenal and Chelsea have concluded an agreement in principle on costs, according to generalized reports, because the finest details are finalized before Madueke can join his new teammates for pre-season.
The imminent transfer has divided opinion between arsenal fans. In fact, the hashtag #notomadueke tended on social networks last week, while a petition was launched Thursday against its signature.
Noni Madueke publishes a declaration to confirm Chelsea Exit
Friday afternoon, Madueke thanked the supporters of Chelsea for “love, praise and criticism” while he expressed his appreciation for the manager Enzo Maresca.
Go to InstagramHe wrote: “Dear Chelsea Football Club, I want to thank you for the last 3 years.
“To each member of the staff who helped me throughout this trip, thank you. To the teammates, thank you for everything, I only leave with love and admiration for you. We have done so much this season so much and I honestly wish you the best.
“For Enzo Maresca, it was a privilege to play under you, thank you for trying to improve as a player and as a person.”
Malueke added: “Finally, thank you to each fan of Chelsea. Thank you for love, praise and also criticism, I appreciate it all. I go here with nothing other than good memories. Love NM11.”
Many have expressed their surprise towards Arsenal’s decision for Madueke, including the former midfielder Gunners Paul Merson, who is “stunned” by the transfer.
“I’m shocked. If Arsenal was going to buy a player in Chelsea, he would have been the last that I was thinking of signing,” said Merson Sky Sports.
“I don’t see it. It’s a lot of money for a player who is not a prolific scorer. He is the kind of player who has a good game here and a good game there, but that will be that. The consistency of performance is not there.
“I hope he proves the opposite, but he will have the right games, just as he did for England last month. But then you will not see him for a few weeks.”
Merson added: “For me, in Chelsea, I would have always played Jadon Sancho in front of him. It is not disrespectful towards the player, but I am amazed by the money that Arsenal paits him.
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