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Despite the mixed reactions from fans, manager Mikel Arteta clearly believes in Madueke.
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Arsenal have completed the signing of Noni Madueke from Chelsea for £48.5 million — a move that has left many fans surprised and talking.
Madueke was not expected to leave Chelsea this summer.
The 22-year-old winger only joined them from PSV in January 2023 and was seen as part of their future. But things changed quickly.
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With Chelsea needing to balance their books and make space for new players, Madueke was suddenly available — and Arsenal jumped in fast.
Some Arsenal fans are excited by the signing. Madueke is quick, skillful, and still young.
But others are not sure why the club spent so much on a player who hasn’t proven himself in the Premier League.
The hashtag #NoToMadueke even started trending on social media shortly after the deal was announced.
What Does Arteta See in Him?
Despite the mixed reactions, manager Mikel Arteta clearly believes in Madueke.
He sees him as a player who can grow under Arsenal’s system and add something different to the team’s attack.
With Bukayo Saka often overworked on the right wing, Madueke could provide depth and allow rotation without losing quality.
“Noni is an exciting and powerful young player, with his performances and numbers in recent seasons being of consistently high quality.
“He is one of the most talented wide forward players in the Premier League.
“At just 23, Noni already brings experience of club and international football, and he knows the Premier League very well.
“Having seen the quality of Noni’s performances up close in recent seasons, we’re really excited he is joining us. His arrival will really improve our squad.”
Madueke himself said he’s ready for the challenge:
“Humbled and blessed to be here. Thank you to everyone that made this possible,” he wrote on Instagram.
“I can’t wait to get on the pitch and start to repay the faith shown in me. It’s going to be so special.”
Why Did Chelsea Let Him Go?
Chelsea have been very busy in the transfer market over the past year.
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With so many signings and a large squad, they had to let go of some players — especially those who didn’t get regular minutes.
Madueke only made 12 league starts last season and found it hard to break into the first team.
By selling him, Chelsea also get a big chunk of money they can use to strengthen other areas or meet Financial Fair Play (FFP) rules.
What Happens Next?
Madueke will now fight for a spot in Arsenal’s front line.
He’ll compete with the likes of Saka, Martinelli, and Trossard, and may even feature in cup games and as a substitute in big matches.
