- Madueke set for fresh challenge in north London
- Already agreed five-year deal with Gunners
- Dip in training performances forced 切爾西 to push him out
Madueke has reportedly finalised personal terms with 兵工廠 and is expected to sign a five-year contract. His move will make him the latest in a growing list of players to leave Stamford Bridge for the Emirates, following in the footsteps of Kai Havertz and Kepa Arrizabalaga in recent windows.
Behind the scenes, Chelsea’s decision to part ways with Madueke appears to stem from frustrations over the player’s discipline and underwhelming progress, as revealed by the Daily Mail. Moreover, the coaching staff has had concerns about his attitude in training.
It’s understood Madueke was excluded from the matchday squad on at least two occasions during the past season, one of which reportedly followed a disappointing showing during training. Most recently, he was left out of the starting XI for Chelsea’s Club 世界盃 semi-final win against 弗魯米嫩塞, a decision attributed to head coach Enzo Maresca’s belief that the player’s focus was not entirely aligned with the team’s objectives.
Chelsea were initially hopeful Madueke would become a breakout star following his arrival from the 荷甲聯賽. Over the course of 92 appearances for the Blues, the winger has scored 20 goals and contributed nine assists. While those numbers are respectable, they have not matched the internal expectations Chelsea had for a player they once viewed as a long-term attacking asset. Even his goal in the UEFA 會議聯盟 final failed to shift the club’s 觀點 regarding his readiness to take the next step.
For Arsenal, the move represents both a gamble and an opportunity. Madueke’s ability to impact games from the flanks is not in question, but his maturity and consistency will be key to whether he flourishes under Arteta’s tutelage. The Gunners’ technical team reportedly see him as a high-upside addition who can learn within the club’s growing young core, even if he doesn’t immediately displace Bukayo Saka on the right.
