Noni Madueke signs from Chelsea – give him a clean slate

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Arsenal head for Singapore at the moment, to start out the pre-season tour, however one participant gained’t be going with them. That’s new signing Noni Madueke who was formally introduced yesterday, however – having been on the match no one watched all summer time as a result of it’s a pointless, rancid piece of crap that serves solely as a fluffer for Gianni Infantino’s gigantic ego and permits that corrupt wankbag who thinks he owns soccer to cosy as much as among the worst folks on the earth – the membership have advised him to get some holidays and are available again refreshed for a brand new begin at his new membership.

To be honest, I appreciated his response to that:

I used to be saying it to all my mates strolling round right here, you don’t even need to take the remaining. I do know I’ve to for my physique and stuff to heal, however after I come again, I’ll be raring to go.

The England worldwide turns into the fourth new arrival this summer time, and no matter reservations we’ve got in regards to the deal itself, the worth, and one more participant coming in from Chelsea, he’s an Arsenal participant now. Scrutiny of the deal ought to apply to these increased up, we are able to make our judgements on what he brings to the staff and the way he performs on the pitch. And clearly I hope he’s an actual success as a result of that may enhance our possibilities of lifting trophies. There was a whole lot of noise, a few of it fairly unseemly, earlier than this turned official – however the participant deserves a clear slate to point out what he can do.

The massive query for me is the place is he going to play? £48m is lots to spend on somebody who’s, ostensibly, again up for Bukayo Saka, however Arsenal have made it clear, publicly and behind the scenes too, that he’s not seen merely as an costly deputy for our greatest participant. Mikel Arteta says:

Noni is an thrilling and highly effective younger participant, together with his performances and numbers in latest seasons being of persistently top quality. He is among the most gifted vast ahead gamers within the Premier League. His arrival will actually enhance our squad – we’re all thrilled to have him right here.

Maybe a contact of over-egging the pudding, however he undoubtedly has some qualities/traits that we don’t have a whole lot of on this squad. And the participant himself hinted that there’s scope for him to play on either side, relatively than simply fill-in for Saka when he wants a relaxation:

I attempt to be a twin risk from the left and from the appropriate. In fact, it’s somewhat totally different after I play on the left or after I play on the appropriate, nevertheless it doesn’t actually matter to me the place I play. I solely actually have one thought in my thoughts after I get the ball to ft or in house, it’s simply to line up the full-back and go previous him, in order that’s undoubtedly one in every of my principal strengths.

He’s fast, he likes a dribble, he loves taking photographs, and in these facets of his sport he’s a excessive quantity participant. Like virtually each participant, there are different facets that may want a bit of labor, however maybe that is the appropriate place for him to take one other step in his profession. He’s solely 23, and I believe there’s something to the statement that the surroundings at Chelsea isn’t all the time conducive to getting the most effective out of gamers. He did okay there, however Arsenal might be wanting for lots extra that. If we’re going to go and win a title, we want greater than that.

It’s an fascinating signing too as a result of there have been some questions on his character, and a few small disciplinary points throughout his time at Chelsea. Usually, these are issues that make Mikel Arteta cautious of a signing, however it’s a must to think about the supervisor and people concerned in getting this deal carried out have carried out their due diligence there. Regardless, it’s a recent begin at a brand new membership, the place he joins up with worldwide teammates like Declan Rice and Bukayo Saka who’ve given Arteta their very own suggestions on how he trains and applies himself and so on.

I’ll say he wouldn’t have been excessive on my listing of targets in the beginning of the summer time, however I actually do hope he’s successful. This will not be the case by way of how he’s used, however having a very fast left-footed winger as an choice for the left-hand aspect provides us one other tactical choice too. He can clearly play that Saka back-up function, which I believe is essential, however after we inevitably face groups who set-up in a low block and defend deep, having not less than one winger who can go outdoors relatively than come inside most frequently on their sturdy foot could possibly be a helpful weapon. So, let’s see what he can do.

For extra on him, you may learn Phil Costa’s profile piece right here, and for our Patreon members – as we do for each new signing – we’ve got a podcast devoted to our new participant through which we focus on his strengths, weaknesses, and every thing else. Test it out right here, and should you’re not a member you may join simply $6 monthly + VAT the place relevant.

Proper, let’s see what at the moment brings, and it appears that evidently Cristhian Mosquera’s announcement have to be shut. Have one!