Noni Madueke completes Arsenal switch, gets No. 20 Shirt

Arsenal have officially confirmed the signing of England international Noni Madueke from Chelsea on a long-term deal, marking another key addition to Mikel Arteta’s squad ahead of the new season.

The 23-year-old forward, who hails from north London, becomes the latest reinforcement in Arsenal’s attacking line.

Known for his pace and technical flair, Madueke is expected to add depth and dynamism to the Gunners’ forward options.

Madueke began his youth football journey at Crystal Palace before moving to Tottenham Hotspur.

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He later rose to prominence during an impressive stint at PSV Eindhoven, which earned him a move to Chelsea in January 2023.

During his time at Stamford Bridge, he made 92 appearances for the Blues and established himself as a regular presence in their attacking unit.

Internationally, Madueke has earned seven caps for England, making his senior debut in September of last year.

His signing was announced in a statement released on Arsenal’s official website on Friday.

Sporting Director Andrea Berta expressed his excitement over the signing, saying: “We’re very pleased to have concluded an excellent deal for a hugely talented young player in Noni Madueke.”

“Noni is a dynamic, versatile wide forward with strong technical ability who will significantly strengthen our squad.”

“He already has valuable experience at the top level and we know he will make a big impact at Arsenal.”

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Manager Mikel Arteta also welcomed the new arrival, describing him as “one of the most talented wide forward players in the Premier League.”

Arteta added, “At just 23, he already brings experience of club and international football, and his arrival will really improve our squad.”

Madueke has been assigned the No. 20 shirt and will join up with the Arsenal squad in early August following the Club World Cup.

The club confirmed that the move remains subject to regulatory approval.