Arsenal have confirmed the signing of winger Noni Madueke from Chelsea.
The England worldwide has made the transfer to the Gunners in a deal believed to be value £52million.
Madueke has signed a five-year contract with Arsenal, his exit from Stamford Bridge coming after Chelsea added extensively to their ahead ranks with the signings of Liam Delap, Joao Pedro, Jamie Gittens and Estevao.
He turns into Arsenal’s fourth signing of the switch window, following Kepa Arrizabalaga, Christin Norgaard and Martin Zubimendi.
“We’re all so glad to welcome Noni Madueke to the workforce,” supervisor Mikel Arteta instructed Arsenal’s official web site.
“Noni is an thrilling and highly effective younger participant, together with his performances and numbers in current seasons being of constantly top quality. He is without doubt one of the most proficient huge ahead gamers within the Premier League.
“At simply 23, Noni already brings expertise of membership and worldwide soccer, and he is aware of the Premier League very properly.
“Having seen the standard of Noni’s performances up shut in current seasons, we’re actually excited he’s becoming a member of us.
“Noni joins our group with acquainted England team-mates and different gamers he is aware of. He can be made to really feel at dwelling right away.
“His arrival will actually enhance our squad – we’re all thrilled to have him right here. From all of us, welcome Noni and welcome to your loved ones.”
Sporting director Andrea Berta added: “We’re very happy to have concluded a superb deal for a vastly proficient younger participant in Noni Madueke.
“Noni’s efficiency numbers and availability over current seasons have been distinctive, reflecting his high quality and professionalism. Noni is a dynamic, versatile huge ahead participant with sturdy technical means who will considerably strengthen our squad.
“Noni already has useful expertise on the prime stage and we all know he’ll make a huge impact at Arsenal. Along with everybody on the membership, we warmly welcome Noni to Arsenal.”
Madueke joined Chelsea in 2023 from PSV Eindhoven. He made 90 appearances for the Blues, scoring 19 objectives and offering 9 assists.
He made 39 appearances final season, scoring 10 objectives and registering 4 assists as Chelsea completed fourth within the Premier League to qualify for the Champions League and received the Convention League.
Madueke was used extra sparingly within the Membership World Cup, nonetheless, beginning simply twice in 5 appearances as Chelsea won the inaugural edition of the newly expanded tournament.
