Madueke’s future at Chelsea always felt in doubt, even after a year where he was first choice winger for Enzo Maresca for large spells. The Italian coach always spoke positively about the former PSV man, but did drop him twice for a lack of intensity, once in training and once in a game.

Arsenal’s decision to poach Noni Madueke from Chelsea has caused uproar among certain sections of the fanbase.