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The Irish Sun
4 days ago
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- The Irish Sun
Humble Noni Madueke moving back in with parents as former Tottenham academy ace completes divisive £52m Arsenal transfer
NEVER has an Arsenal signing divided the fanbase quite so passionately. But for all the uproar, former 7 Noni Madueke has completed his big-money move to Arsenal from Chelsea Credit: Getty 7 Mikel Arteta saw the winger as a key target this summer Credit: Getty 7 Madueke is delighted to be back in north London Credit: Getty The Boss Mikel Arteta has long admired Madueke, 23, for his versatility off both wings, the dynamic dribbling style, the speed and bravery on the ball. There are still some people to convince. Over 5,000 fans signed the petition #NoToMadueke when talks between Arsenal and Not that it will dampen his excitement to be back where it all began in North London: born in Barnet, schooled in St Albans and at Spurs from 12 to 17. READ MORE IN FOOTBALL Madueke said: 'It's great to go back home, be with my mum, my dad. I know mum misses me in the house! I'm really proud.' Many see it as a gamble and make-or-break moment — but Madueke is no stranger to that. It was bold to leave Spurs for Dutch side PSV Eindhoven as a teenager in June 2018 — rejecting Manchester United to test himself abroad and moving to the small town of Wintelre with his mother. And it is a calculated risk to join a title-chasing side that will prove tough to break in to under Arteta — a young coach under immense pressure to deliver amid a five-year trophy drought. Most read in Football BEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERS But Madueke said: 'I'm somebody who goes with my gut a lot and it's steered me in the right direction so far. 'So I don't think it's going to be any different here. Man Utd vs Arsenal fan battle: 'Odegaard's streets ahead of bottle job Fernandes' | Stoppage Time 7 Madueke will wear the No20 shirt at the Emirates Credit: Getty 7 He can't wait to get started under Arteta Credit: Getty 'I think it's going to be a great success and I'm really happy to be here. 'I can't wait to bring my style and help the boys to take that next step. 'I want to win all the competitions we are in — we're capable of doing that — and grow not only as a player but as a person.' Supporters may still be lukewarm over his arrival but Madueke has already felt the love from the Gunners' squad. Declan Rice sent his Three Lions pal a personalised letter to read upon signing. The winger continued: 'They all say amazing things about the club, how warm it is and how much of a family it is.' Despite his age, Madueke's experience for club and country stood out for Arteta and sporting director Andrea Berta. After all, he already boasts 172 senior appearances for both PSV and Chelsea. Join SUN CLUB for the Arsenal Files every Friday plus in-depth coverage and exclusives from The Emirates 7 7 Madueke won the Conference League during his time at Chelsea His injury record was also a factor — playing 2,049 Prem minutes last term. He leads the top-flight stats charts in progressive carries and dribbles ending in shots on goal, too. It is why Arteta feels Madueke is 'one of the most talented wide forwards in the Premier League'. Crucially, the left-footer will also offer depth and competition for the likes of Bukayo Saka, Gabriel Martinelli and Leandro Trossard. And the Gunners new boy said: 'I try to be a dual threat from the left and right. 'I only have one thought in my mind when I get the ball — to line up the full-back and then go past him.' Fans' anger stems from the regularity at which the club have filled the pockets of Chelsea for their players over the years. Madueke is the seventh Blues star to arrive in six years, with last summer's failed loan of Raheem Sterling a particular sore point. It is perhaps helpful that Madueke will not be thrown in straight away, having been given a few weeks' rest after his Club World Cup efforts before joining up for training next month. And he added: 'I'm very excited to get to work. I'll go on holiday for a little bit now but I can't wait to get back and meet all the boys and train. 'I was saying it to all my friends walking around here, 'You don't even want to take the rest'. 'I know I have to for my body and stuff to heal but when I come back, I'll be raring to go.'
Scottish Sun
4 days ago
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- Scottish Sun
Humble Noni Madueke moving back in with parents as former Tottenham academy ace completes divisive £52m Arsenal transfer
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) NEVER has an Arsenal signing divided the fanbase quite so passionately. But for all the uproar, former Tottenham academy kid Noni Madueke views this move as a beautiful homecoming - quite literally - and one he intends to use to prove the thousands of doubters wrong. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 7 Noni Madueke has completed his big-money move to Arsenal from Chelsea Credit: Getty 7 Mikel Arteta saw the winger as a key target this summer Credit: Getty 7 Madueke is delighted to be back in north London Credit: Getty The Gunners view this deal — £48million up front with £4m in add-ons on a five-year deal — as a no-brainer. Boss Mikel Arteta has long admired Madueke, 23, for his versatility off both wings, the dynamic dribbling style, the speed and bravery on the ball. There are still some people to convince. Over 5,000 fans signed the petition #NoToMadueke when talks between Arsenal and Chelsea became more advanced. Not that it will dampen his excitement to be back where it all began in North London: born in Barnet, schooled in St Albans and at Spurs from 12 to 17. READ MORE IN FOOTBALL FIRST RATES Arsenal install new Emirates feature but fans ask 'will it win us the league?' Madueke said: 'It's great to go back home, be with my mum, my dad. I know mum misses me in the house! I'm really proud.' Many see it as a gamble and make-or-break moment — but Madueke is no stranger to that. It was bold to leave Spurs for Dutch side PSV Eindhoven as a teenager in June 2018 — rejecting Manchester United to test himself abroad and moving to the small town of Wintelre with his mother. And it is a calculated risk to join a title-chasing side that will prove tough to break in to under Arteta — a young coach under immense pressure to deliver amid a five-year trophy drought. BEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERS But Madueke said: 'I'm somebody who goes with my gut a lot and it's steered me in the right direction so far. 'So I don't think it's going to be any different here. Man Utd vs Arsenal fan battle: 'Odegaard's streets ahead of bottle job Fernandes' | Stoppage Time 7 Madueke will wear the No20 shirt at the Emirates Credit: Getty 7 He can't wait to get started under Arteta Credit: Getty 'I think it's going to be a great success and I'm really happy to be here. 'I can't wait to bring my style and help the boys to take that next step. 'I want to win all the competitions we are in — we're capable of doing that — and grow not only as a player but as a person.' Supporters may still be lukewarm over his arrival but Madueke has already felt the love from the Gunners' squad. Declan Rice sent his Three Lions pal a personalised letter to read upon signing. The winger continued: 'They all say amazing things about the club, how warm it is and how much of a family it is.' Despite his age, Madueke's experience for club and country stood out for Arteta and sporting director Andrea Berta. After all, he already boasts 172 senior appearances for both PSV and Chelsea. Join SUN CLUB for the Arsenal Files every Friday plus in-depth coverage and exclusives from The Emirates 7 7 Madueke won the Conference League during his time at Chelsea His injury record was also a factor — playing 2,049 Prem minutes last term. He leads the top-flight stats charts in progressive carries and dribbles ending in shots on goal, too. It is why Arteta feels Madueke is 'one of the most talented wide forwards in the Premier League'. Crucially, the left-footer will also offer depth and competition for the likes of Bukayo Saka, Gabriel Martinelli and Leandro Trossard. And the Gunners new boy said: 'I try to be a dual threat from the left and right. 'I only have one thought in my mind when I get the ball — to line up the full-back and then go past him.' Fans' anger stems from the regularity at which the club have filled the pockets of Chelsea for their players over the years. Madueke is the seventh Blues star to arrive in six years, with last summer's failed loan of Raheem Sterling a particular sore point. It is perhaps helpful that Madueke will not be thrown in straight away, having been given a few weeks' rest after his Club World Cup efforts before joining up for training next month. And he added: 'I'm very excited to get to work. I'll go on holiday for a little bit now but I can't wait to get back and meet all the boys and train. 'I was saying it to all my friends walking around here, 'You don't even want to take the rest'. 'I know I have to for my body and stuff to heal but when I come back, I'll be raring to go.'
United News of India
4 days ago
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- United News of India
Arsenal complete £48.5m signing of Madueke from Chelsea
London, July 18 (UNI) Arsenal have completed the signing of England winger Noni Madueke from Chelsea for an initial fee of £48.5m. The 23-year-old was part of Chelsea's squad at the Club World Cup in the United States but left the camp before last Sunday's 3-0 win against Paris St-Germain in the final to finalise his move to Mikel Arteta's side. Madueke has signed a five-year contract at Emirates Stadium, with his fee rising to just over £50m with add-ons. He made 92 appearances for Chelsea after joining from PSV Eindhoven for £30m in January 2023 and scored 20 goals, helping them win the Conference League last season. He was part of Crystal Palace and then Tottenham's academy before spending four-and-a-half years in the Netherlands, where he won the Dutch Cup. Madueke made his England senior debut in August 2024 and set up Harry Kane's winner as Thomas Tuchel's side defeated Andorra 1-0 in World Cup qualification last month. News of Arsenal's interest in the Chelsea winger had prompted a backlash from a section of the Gunners supporters earlier this month. A petition, titled #NoToMadueke, was signed more than 5,000 times and murals outside the club's Emirates Stadium were vandalised with 'Arteta out', according to a BBC news. Madueke becomes Arsenal's fourth signing of the summer and second from Chelsea following the arrival of goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga. Midfielders Christian Norgaard from Brentford and Martin Zubimendi from Real Sociedad have also joined while the club are also close to signing striker Viktor Gyokeres from Sporting and Valencia defender Cristhian Mosquera. UNI BM
Metro
13-07-2025
- Sport
- Metro
Arsenal to make new £17m bid after completing Noni Madueke transfer
Arsenal are set to submit a new £17m bid for Cristhian Mosquera after completing a controversial move for Chelsea winger Noni Madueke. Following a subdued start to the summer transfer window, Arsenal have bolstered Mikel Arteta's squad with the signings of Martin Zubimendi, Christian Norgaard and Kepa Arrizabalaga. Madueke is set to become Arsenal's fourth summer signing after the Gunners agreed a deal with London rivals Chelsea worth over £50m. The deal for Madueke has not proved universally popular among Arsenal fans. The hashtag #NoToMadueke has been trending on X and a petition calling for the club to pull out of the transfer has been signed more than 4,000 times. Arsenal's transfer activity looks set to continue following Madueke's arrival at the Emirates Stadium as the Gunners continue to work on a deal for Viktor Gyokeres and step up their pursuit of Mosquera. Wake up to find news on your club in your inbox every morning with Metro's Football Newsletter. Sign up to our newsletter and then select your team in the link we'll send you so we can get football news tailored to you. Arteta is keen to bring Valencia defender Mosquera to north London but Arsenal failed with their opening offer for the 21-year-old. Arsenal's first bid was worth around £11m but Mundo Deportivo say the Premier League club are ready to raise their offer to £17m, the figure Valencia are asking for. Mosquera only missed one league game last season and has quickly become a key member of Valencia's first team since graduating from the club's academy. Predominantly a centre-back who can also play on both defensive flanks, Mosquera has represented Spain throughout the age groups and has been tipped as a future international star. Mosquera will likely join Madueke at the Emirates Stadium after Chelsea decided to sell the England winger to Arsenal for over £50m. Madueke has made 80 appearances for the Blues over the past two seasons but his form has fluctuated heavily. Spending over £50m on a player who will likely play back-up to the likes of Bukayo Saka and Gabriel Martinelli has prompted criticism from some Arsenal fans. Former Manchester United and England defender Rio Ferdinand has labelled the reaction from some fans as 'disgraceful'. Noni MaduekeFor a Young 23 year old English footballer to be vilified, bullied, embarrassed and totally strip down at a time when you're meant to be celebrating a transfer worth £55 million. Yes a young kid with a dream about to secure a £55 million dream move to a club of his… — Rio Ferdinand (@rioferdy5) July 12, 2025 'For a young English footballer to be vilified, bullied, embarrassed and totally strip down at a time when you're meant to be celebrating a transfer worth £55m,' Ferdinand said. 'Yes, a young kid with a dream about to secure a £55m dream move to a club of his desire leaving a rival at that to be treated in this manner via section of the Arsenal fan base is an utter disgrace. 'Just put yourself in his shoes for one minute, just put yourself in his parents' shoes for one minute and just think of how that feeling must be. 'I'll say it again, at a time as a player, as a human, as a family, you should be celebrating. 'I just hope the people that are closest to him are around him and supporting him in the way that he needs right now. 'It's fine for fans to disagree with signings or decisions made at their football club but the way some fans have publicly voiced their opinions and those who have gone a step further in publicly joining a petition for this player not to be signed by their football club is beyond me. 'I have never seen anything like this before, and I hope I don't ever again. 'Just imagine if this was your best friend, one of your family members, your brother, son… then tell me how would you feel if they were on the receiving end of this vulgar behaviour? More Trending 'By the way, this isn't aimed at all Arsenal fans, it's just a small section who have become very loud unfortunately. 'I just hope the transfer goes through and Noni Madueke rams all of this negativity back down the throats of these impostors. Whatever happens from here, good luck Noni.' Another key objective for Arsenal this summer is to sign a new striker, with Gyokeres the club's first-choice option. The Gunners are struggling to reach an agreement with Sporting Lisbon but reports in Portugal say Gyokeres still fully expects to end up in an Arsenal shirt. For more stories like this, check our sport page. Follow Metro Sport for the latest news on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. MORE: Marcus Rashford rejects £35m transfer offer to leave Manchester United MORE: Chelsea vs PSG LIVE: Club World Cup final latest score as Moises Caicedo starts MORE: When is the next Club World Cup and where could it be held?
Scottish Sun
11-07-2025
- Sport
- Scottish Sun
Noni Madueke's Arsenal comments come back to bite him as he closes in on £52m transfer from Chelsea
It's not the first time he's blundered Non-sense Noni Madueke's Arsenal comments come back to bite him as he closes in on £52m transfer from Chelsea Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) NONI MADUEKE could regret his choice of words as previous comments of his cast a shadow on his nearing move to Arsenal. The winger did not bite his tongue during a 2023 interview following his move to Arsenal's London rivals Chelsea. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 3 Madueke has been heavily linked to Arsenal over the past few days, with a deal creeping closer for the young winger Credit: Getty In an interview shortly after joining the Blues, Madueke said there was "never any doubt at all" in regard to what club he wanted to join. He continued: "[Chelsea] is the biggest club in London." The 23-year-old must wish he had possessed the power of prophecy at the time, as a potential move to the Gunners draws closer. It is not the only time that the winger's words have gotten him in hot water. READ MORE ON ARSENAL DRO TO GO Arsenal star Trossard agrees shock transfer to link up with Mourinho in Turkey During a trip away to Wolves at the beginning of last season's Premier League, Madueke posted an instagram story bashing the region with expletives. He tagged Wolverhampton on his story alongside the words "This place is s**t." He subsequently apologised for his comments, but only after leaving Wolves fans even more angry after scoring a hat-trick in a 6-2 victory at Molineux later that day. 3 Madueke had a howler ahead of the Wolves game in August last year Credit: Shutterstock Editorial 3 The backlash did not stop him from dominating the game, scoring three in a 6-2 rout Credit: AFP The Athletic report that Madueke has been given the green light to leave Chelsea's Club World Cup Camp in America. JOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUS He will forego training and travel back to the UK to undertake his medical with Arsenal. The deal is expected to be worth £52 million, with Madueke set to sign on a five-year contract. Who will Madueke & Lookman replace at Arsenal after £50m approach? | Transfers Exposed The news of his impending signing has not gone down well with all fans of the club, with some going out of their way to start an online petition against signing the player. Perhaps the #NoToMadueke petition will have a few more numbers to add to its tally of almost 4,500 when Arsenal fans get wind of who he thinks is the biggest club in London.
