Noni Madueke has said goodbye to Chelsea fans as he confirmed his imminent exit from the club before his proposed transfer to Arsenal was officially confirmed on Friday afternoon
16:51, 18 Jul 2025Updated 17:13, 18 Jul 2025
Noni Madueke
Noni Madueke announced his Chelsea exit
Noni Madueke has penned a heartfelt goodbye to Chelsea as his move to Arsenal was completed.
The Blues and Gunners agreed a £52million transfer last week, and the England winger has put pen to paper on a long-term contract at the Emirates Stadium. Though the deal wasn't officially rubber-stamped until after Madueke had taken to social media to bid a fond farewell as he readied himself to depart Stamford Bridge.
Posting an emotional video showcasing his Chelsea highlights on Instagram, Madueke expressed his gratitude.
He said: "Dear Chelsea Football Club, I want to thank you for the last three [should be two] 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. 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.
LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 20: Noni Madueke of Chelsea celebrates scoring his team's third goal during the Premier League match between Chelsea FC and Wolverhampton Wanderers FC at Stamford Bridge on January 20, 2025 in London, England. (Photo by Darren Walsh/Chelsea FC via Getty Images)
Madueke is set to join Arsenal(Image: Darren Walsh, Chelsea FC via Getty Images)
"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. Love NM11."
Madueke spent two-and-a-half seasons at Stamford Bridge, making 92 appearances across all competitions, scoring 20 goals and providing nine assists.
Since joining the Blues from PSV Eindhoven for around £30million, Madueke has established himself a role in Thomas Tuchel's England squad, making his debut under Lee Carsley before he was included in Tuchel's squad in June.
Arsenal new signing Noni Madueke with (L) manager Mikel Arteta and (R) Sporting director Andrea Berta at Sobha Realty Training Centre
Arsenal announced the signing of Madueke on Friday
Chelsea gave him the green light to jet back to London just days before the final to seal a move to Arsenal, with official confirmation coming from the Gunners on Friday afternoon.
Signing his contract at Arsenal, Madueke said: “I've spoken to Declan Rice, Myles (Lewis-Skelly), Bukayo (Saka), even Jurrien (Timber) as well and they all say amazing things about the club and the culture here, how warm it is and how much of a family it is”.
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Madueke found himself slipping down the ranks under Enzo Maresca. Pedro Neto's form in the Club World Cup saw Madueke brushed aside as his exit moved closer.
Despite the departure of Jadon Sancho at the end of his loan deal, as Chelsea opted to pay £5m to Manchester United to avoid signing him permanently, and Willian Estevao playing for Palmeiras in the US ahead of his switch to Stamford Bridge, Madueke was limited to cameo appearances.