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Noni Madueke has bid an emotional farewell to Chelsea after completing his move to Arsenal. The winger thanked fans, teammates, and staff for their support during his three-year stint. He leaves after contributing 19 goals and helping Chelsea secure Champions League qualification. Madueke now joins Arsenal as their fourth summer signing.

Key Points: Noni Madueke Thanks Chelsea Fans After Arsenal Transfer

  • Madueke thanks Chelsea fans for both praise and criticism
  • Reflects on three-year journey at Stamford Bridge
  • Scored 19 goals in two seasons with Chelsea
  • Earned six England caps during his Chelsea tenure
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Madueke thanks Chelsea fans for praise and criticism after Arsenal switch

Noni Madueke expresses gratitude to Chelsea fans and teammates after completing his move to Arsenal, reflecting on his growth at Stamford Bridge.

"I leave here with nothing but fond memories – Noni Madueke"

London, July 18

English forward Noni Madueke bid farewell to Chelsea through social media after his move to Arsenal materialized on Friday.

Maudeke thanked all those involved with the club and also thanked the praises as well as the criticism he received from the fans while he was at the club.

“Dear Chelsea Football Club, I want to thank you for the last 3 or so years. To every staff member that helped me along this journey, thank you. To my teammates, thank you for everything, I leave with only love and admiration for you guys. We achieved so much this season and I honestly wish you guys nothing but the best.

“ To Enzo Maresca, it was a privilege to play under you, thank you for trying to better me as a player and as a person. Lastly, thank you to every single Chelsea fan. Thank you for the love, the praise and also the criticism, I appreciate it all. I leave here with nothing but fond memories,” posted Madeuke.

Madueke arrived at Stamford Bridge in 2023 as an young talent and made 12 appearances over the remainder of that campaign.

In his first full season at Stamford Bridge, the winger developed into a first-team regular and made 34 appearances across all competitions, finishing the campaign with eight goals.

He progressed further in 2024/25, adding eleven goals as the Blues secured a return to the Champions League and lifted the UEFA Europa Conference League.

Madueke’s growth was reflected at international level too, earning his first senior England cap last September and going on to represent his country six times.

Madueke is Arsenal’s fourth summer signing after having already brought in midfielders Martin Zubamendi and Christian Norgaard. They also signed Chelsea’s Kepa Arrizabalaga as a backup goalkeeper to David Raya

- IANS

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Sarah B
Interesting move! From an Indian perspective, this feels like when ISL players switch between clubs. The emotional connection is real. But professional football is business at the end of the day. Wishing him the best!
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Arjun K
As a Chelsea fan from Mumbai, this transfer hurts! 😭 Madueke was becoming our star winger. But credit to him for handling the move with such grace. Hope he doesn't score against us next season!
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Priya S
Respect for acknowledging the criticism too! In India we only see toxic fan wars on social media. More players should take notes from Madueke's mature approach. Football is about passion but also mutual respect.
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Vikram M
Chelsea to Arsenal is always spicy! Reminds me of Mumbai City FC and Kerala Blasters transfers in ISL. Hope the Premier League becomes more accessible for Indian fans - the timings are brutal for us! âš½
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Michael C
While the message is nice, I wonder if Chelsea should have fought harder to keep him. From an Indian fan's view, developing young talents only to sell them to rivals doesn't make long-term sense. Need to build a core team.
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Ananya R
His growth reminds me of how Sunil Chhetri developed over the years!

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