Noni Madueke explains Arsenal transfer decision following £52m Chelsea deal | OneFootball

Noni Madueke says he followed his gut when deciding to leave Chelsea to join London rivals Arsenal in the summer transfer window.

The winger has put pen to paper on a five-year contract with the Gunners after leaving Stamford Bridge for a reported £52 million transfer fee.

Madueke is Arsenal‘s fourth signing of the summer, following Kepa Arrizabalaga, Martin Zubimendi and Christian Norgaard through the door at the Emirates Stadium.

Noni Madueke explains £52m Arsenal transfer decision

The 23-year-old said he is “really proud” to join the club and help the team take “the next step” on their journey.

“I’m somebody who goes with my gut feeling a lot of the time and I feel like it’s steered me in the right direction so far,” he told the official Arsenal website.

“So, I don’t think it’s going to be any different here. I think it’s going to be a great success and I’m really happy to be here.

“I’ve just been relaxed, waiting for the green light and when I came in today, it all felt real. I’m really happy and really proud, so it’s a great moment for me. It’s great to go back home, be with my mum, my dad. I know my mum misses me in the house!

“It’s already a great team with a clear identity and I can’t wait to bring my style to the team and try and help the boys as much as possible to take that next step.”

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Madueke laid out his goals for the upcoming campaign, which includes winning “all the competitions we’re in”.

“I feel like we’re definitely capable of doing that. And also to help the team in every way I can and grow as a player, but also as a person.”

He also explained that he arrives as a “dual threat” capable of playing on either the left or right wing.

“Of course, it’s a little different when I play on the left or when I play on the right, but it doesn’t really matter to me where I play. I only really have one thought in my mind when I get the ball to feet or in space, it is just to line up the full-back and go past him, so that’s definitely one of my main strengths.”

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