Noni Madueke first words after completing Arsenal transfer as trophy promise made

Noni Madueke's move to Arsenal from Chelsea has been confirmed, with the winger signing a five-year contract and joining Kepa Arrizabalaga in making the switch from west London this summer. The England international will join fellow summer additions Martin Zubimendi and Christian Norgaard in the Arsenal squad for next season.

With the impact of Bukayo Saka’s major injury last summer, Mikel Arteta and the club were keen to add a player who would help ease the weight of minutes on the Hale Ender. Madueke certainly represents that.

The winger has since been speaking to the club’s official website. It is something of a long-awaited piece of media for fans considering the amount of discourse surrounding this transfer.

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“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," Madueke said. "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.”

When pressed about his aims for the upcoming campaign, the winger added: “To win 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.”

Madueke will be allowed a break having played for Chelsea at the Club World Cup. There is a chance he could join up with the team in Asia but more likely will make his debut in the matches at the Emirates Stadium against Villarreal and Athletic Club.

“I've spoken to Dec, Myles, Bukayo, even Jurrien 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,” Madueke said. “I’m really happy to be a part of the Arsenal family now.

“I'm very happy, very excited to get to work. I’ll go on holiday for a little bit now, but I can't wait to get back and meet all the boys and train. I was saying it to all my friends walking around here, you don't even want to take the rest. I know I have to for my body and stuff to heal, but when I come back, I'll be raring to go.”