Arsenal agreed a £52million deal with Chelsea for Madueke a few days ago, with the England international penning a five-year contract. Arsenal unveiled Madueke on Friday afternoon, with Gunners manager Mikel Arteta deeming him an “exciting and powerful young player”.

On Friday afternoon, Madueke thanked Chelsea supporters for the "love, praise and criticism" as he voiced his appreciate for manager Enzo Maresca. Taking to Instagram, he wrote: "Dear Chelsea Football Club, I want to thank you for the Last 3 or so years.

A former Arsenal player has backed Noni Madueke to become a starter, while criticising fan reaction and comparing him to Kai Havertz.