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Noni Madueke on returning to north London, competing for trophies and more! | FIRST INTERVIEW

Football

Year2025

Duration5m

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New arrival Noni Madueke believes that his instinct led him to Arsenal, as he feels that this is the right move for him to continue progressing personally and professionally. The England international winger has swapped one corner of London for another after signing from Chelsea, returning to his north London roots having been born and raised in Barnet. Therefore the 23-year-old admits it was a proud moment when he put pen to paper on his new contract, as he seeks to continue developing his game with his best years still ahead of him. Reflecting on why he opted to join us, he explained: “I'm somebody who goes with my gut feeling a lot of the time and I feel like it's steered me in the right direction so far. So, I don't think it's going to be any different here. I think it's going to be a great success and I'm really happy to be here. “I’ve just been relaxed, waiting for the green light and when I came in today, it all felt real. I'm really happy and really proud, so it's a great moment for me. It's great to go back home, be with my mum, my dad. I know my mum misses me in the house! “It's already a great team with a clear identity and I can't wait to bring my style to the team and try and help the boys as much as possible to take that next step.” When pressed about his aims for the upcoming campaign, Noni added: “To win all the competitions we're in, I feel like we're definitely capable of doing that. And also to help the team in every way I can and grow as a player, but also as a person.” Noni’s attacking threat will be key to us achieving those ambitions, but he has proved in his time in the Premier League so far that he’s more than capable of putting the fear into opposition defenders. No player in the competition averaged more carries ending in a shot, while only three other wingers bettered his non-penalty xG. He also averages 3.5 shots per game, and his versatility will be crucial for Mikel Arteta going forward. “I feel like everyone here, all the players here in the team are e