Noni Madueke Set to Join Arsenal in £52 Million Transfer

Noni Madueke is about to sign a long-term deal with Arsenal. The club agreed to pay Chelsea £52 million for the winger. The English international will join Arsenal as they strengthen their team before the new Premier League season.

According to a previous report, Noni Madueke is leaving Chelsea for Arsenal on a five-year contract until June 2030.

WHAT HAPPENED?

Arsenal needed a new wide forward. They chose Noni Madueke after missing out on other players. The club quickly reached an agreement with the 23-year-old and Chelsea for a transfer fee of £52 million. Madueke has passed medical tests and will sign a contract until June 2030. He leaves Chelsea after making 31 league appearances, scoring seven goals, and providing six assists since joining from PSV Eindhoven in January 2023.

According to a previous report, Noni Madueke made 31 league appearances for Chelsea last season, scoring seven goals and providing six assists.

ARSENAL AND CHELSEA’S SEASON SO FAR

Arsenal finished last season as Premier League runners-up with 70 points, just behind Liverpool. The Gunners have been busy in the transfer market, aiming to have a better chance of winning the league next year. Chelsea ended the season in fourth place, guaranteeing Champions League qualification, and have already begun changing their squad. They signed new attackers and allowed Madueke to leave. Chelsea needed to comply with UEFA’s financial rules, which also influenced their decision to sell key players.

According to a previous report, Chelsea finished fourth in the Premier League last season.

WHAT’S NEXT FOR ARSENAL?

Madueke is expected to compete with and cover for Bukayo Saka. He also provides options on the left side of the attack. Arsenal’s next match is a pre-season friendly against Bayern Munich, giving fans their first chance to see Madueke in an Arsenal shirt. As the new season looms, Arsenal are trying to close the squad as soon as possible, and Gyokeres seems to be the piece of the puzzle that’s missing for finally some silverware for Mikel Arteta’s men. They hope new signings will help them bridge the gap at the top.