Done deal: Arsenal have confirmed the signing of Noni Madueke
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The winger joins the Gunners as part of a deal that could eventually be worth £52million, with the initial fee understood to be around £48m.
Madueke has signed a five-year contract with Arsenal, who believe they have secured a good deal in the current transfer market.
The England international becomes the club's fourth signing of the summer transfer window and will bolster Mikel Arteta's attacking options ahead of the new season.
Madueke's arrival takes Arsenal’s summer spending beyond the £100m mark, following deals for Kepa Arrizabalaga, Martin Zubimendi and Christian Norgaard.
The 23-year-old played a key role for Chelsea last season, helping Enzo Maresca's side seal a top-four Premier League finish and win the Conference League. He was also part of the Club World Cup-winning squad, but left the camp on the eve of the final to undergo his Arsenal medical.
Negotiations between Arsenal and Chelsea were led by Gunners sporting director Andrea Berta, although Arteta is understood to have played a key role when selling the move to Madueke.
Arsenal view Madueke as a young and powerful forward, and they have been tracking him for a number of years.
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The club believe he can strengthen their attacking options on both flanks, while the 23-year-old has Premier League experience, too.
Arsenal’s recruitment team were attracted to Madueke’s ability to beat opposing defenders in one-on-one situations, while he also fitted the club’s requirement of having an excellent track record when it comes to injuries.
It is hoped Madueke will settle quickly at his new club given he already knows several players - such as Bukayo Saka and Declan Rice - from England duty.
Madueke will follow goalkeeper Kepa in joining the Gunners from Chelsea this summer, and becomes the club’s fourth permanent arrival of the summer after deals for Zubimendi and Norgaard were confirmed earlier this month.