- Arteta explained why he keeps signing players from 切爾西
- Madueke and Kepa joined the Gunners this summer
- Six Chelsea players have joined 兵工廠 in the Arteta era
Arsenal splashed £52 million (€60m/$69.9m) to bring in Madueke from Chelsea this summer as Arteta looks to bolster the team’s attack ahead of the 2025-26 campaign. The Gunners have been on the lookout for a new winger this transfer window and were first linked with Madueke towards the end of June.
Now the Spanish coach has explained his decision to bring two players from their rivals this summer. Before Madueke and Arrizabalaga’s arrivals, players like Raheem Sterling, Kai Havertz, Jorginho and 威廉 had also arrived at Emirates Stadium from Stamford Bridge in the Arteta era.
Speaking to reporters, the Gunners boss said: “Probably because they have some great players, and a lot of players. We try to focus on the players we want to sign regardless of the club. With Noni, very excited. He needs a break now but he will be with us soon showing what he is going to bring to the team.”
The English side will play their first pre-season friendly of their Asia tour on Wednesday as they take on 意甲 巨人 AC米蘭. After that, they have games against domestic rivals Newcastle and 托特納姆熱刺.
