Chelsea Winger Madueke Leaves Club World Cup Camp for £52m Arsenal Transfer

Noni Madueke is set to complete a £52 million transfer from Chelsea to Arsenal, having returned to England from the United States for medical tests. The 23-year-old winger left Chelsea's squad ahead of their FIFA Club World Cup final against Paris Saint-Germain, a move confirmed by Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca, who noted that Madueke wanted to leave despite the club's willingness to keep him. Madueke has agreed to a five-year contract with Arsenal, marking the Gunners' sixth signing from Chelsea this summer as part of their summer rebuild under Mikel Arteta. Chelsea manager Maresca expressed respect for PSG, their upcoming opponent, and hopes key player Moises Caicedo will be fit for the final. While Arsenal supporters have shown some discontent about the Madueke signing, including petitions against the deal, former Arsenal legend Sol Campbell suggested the club should clarify their transfer strategy. Madueke’s departure from Chelsea reflects both his personal desire and Arsenal's aggressive recruitment strategy in the transfer window.