Enzo Maresca reveals who made the decision that Noni Madueke would leave Chelsea as the star closes in on £52m move to Premier League rivals Arsenal
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Enzo Maresca has revealed who was behind the decision to allow Noni Madueke to leave Chelsea for Arsenal.

The two London clubs have reached a consensus regarding the transfer of the 23-year-old English star, with a deal worth £52 million nearing finalization for the winger.

Personal terms over a five-year deal have already been agreed, as reported in this week’s Chelsea Confidential on Mail Sport.

Still, Madueke has left the Blues camp at the Club World Cup to complete the move, with a formal announcement expected in the near future.

Now, Blues boss Maresca has revealed who had the call for the player to move on – and it was Madueke himself.

Enzo Maresca has revealed who made the decision that Noni Madueke would leave Chelsea

Enzo Maresca has revealed who made the decision that Noni Madueke would leave Chelsea

Madueke is on the verge of completing a £52m move from the Blues to London rivals Arsenal

Madueke is on the verge of completing a £52m move from the Blues to London rivals Arsenal

Marescsa said: 'Noni decided to leave, nobody told Noni he had to leave. If he is happy, we are happy'

Marescsa said: ‘Noni decided to leave, nobody told Noni he had to leave. If he is happy, we are happy’

‘Noni is in contact with a new club,’ Maresca said. ‘I guess that he’s going to leave in the next hours.

‘I said in one of the last press conferences that at the end, if players want to leave, at the end, it’s difficult for the club and for the manager.

‘Noni decided to leave, nobody told Noni he had to leave. If he is happy, we are happy.’

Maresca had previously admitted he was fine with Madueke departing if he didn’t want to be at the club, almost pushing him out the door.

Last weekend, the Italian expressed: ‘Noni has played a crucial role for us. However, my message to the players and the club is clear: I only want players who are eager to be here,’ Maresca stated.

‘The ones that are not happy, they are free to go. Noni has been very good during the season’.

Madueke has consistently featured for Chelsea since last season, including participating fully in their Conference League final triumph against Real Betis.

He has also been used at this Club World Cup, though was a substitute rather than a starter in their semi-final win over Fluminense amid apparent concerns from Maresca that his focus was not entirely on his current side.

Madueke had been with the Chelsea camp ahead of their Club World Cup final this Sunday

Madueke had been with the Chelsea camp ahead of their Club World Cup final this Sunday

His best position is currently occupied by Bukayo Saka at Arsenal but he can play on the left

His best position is currently occupied by Bukayo Saka at Arsenal but he can play on the left

Personal terms have been agreed over a five-year deal with Mikel Arteta's side

Personal terms have been agreed over a five-year deal with Mikel Arteta’s side

Mail Sport reported on Tuesday that a winger has been targeted by Arsenal this summer, with Madueke high on their list.

The Gunners have been looking to bolster their attacking options this transfer window, with a move to sign Victor Gyokeres close – though reportedly at risk of collapsing due to a silence in negotiations.

They had also been on the hunt for a winger – it is understood their preference was a left-sided wide man, but one who can play on either side, like Madueke, was also an option.

The Gunners then approached the player and there were no hurdles in terms of personal terms and the negotiations with Chelsea went smoothly too.

While Madueke is set for the exit, Chelsea have an 18-year-old wonderkid in Estevao Willian arriving from Palmeiras this summer. He played on the right wing against his future employers and scored a spectacular goal in a sign of his potential. 

Madueke is left-footed and prefers to play on the right – a position occupied by Saka at Arsenal. But he is also capable of playing the left and has featured there recently for the Blues.

Maresca left Madueke out of two matches in 2024-25 for internal reasons, one of those coming when he had performed poorly in training. 

He will likely compete with the likes of Gabriel Martinelli for a starting spot in the Arsenal team next season. 

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