Arteta explains 352m Madueke signing as Arsenal reveal shirt

Arteta explains 352m Madueke signing as Arsenal reveal shirt

Mikel Arteta has praised the qualities of Noni Madueke after Arsenal completed his 352m signing from Chelsea.

The England international signed a five-year contract with the Gunners, officially confirmed on Friday and will vie for a place on the wings alongside Bukayo Saka and Gabriel Martinelli.

The club also announced that the 23-year-old will don the No. 20 shirt at the Emirates Stadium.

"We're all so happy to welcome Noni Madueke to the team. Noni is an exciting and powerful young player, with his performances and numbers in recent seasons being of consistently high quality. He is one of the most talented wide forward players in the Premier League,” Arteta told Arsenal meda.

“At just 23, Noni already brings experience of club and international football, and he knows the Premier League very well. Having seen the quality of Noni’s performances up close in recent seasons, we’re really excited he is joining us.

"Noni joins our group with familiar England teammates and other players he knows. He will be made to feel at home straight away. His arrival will really improve our squad - we’re all thrilled to have him here. From all of us, welcome Noni and welcome to your family.”