CHELSEA have continued their big January spending with the long-term signing of Noni Madueke from PSV Eindhoven.
The forward born in London to Nigerian parents is believed to have cost the Premier League club €35 million.
The 20-year-old England U-21 international joins Joao Felix, Benoit Badiashile, David Datro Fofana, Mykhailo Mudryk and Andrey Santos as January 2023 arrivals at Stamford Bridge, taking Chelsea’s transfer outlay this window to around €180m, more than any club in Europe.
“Noni Madueke has joined Chelsea on a permanent deal from PSV Eindhoven,” the club confirmed last night.
“The England youth international – one of the most exciting young talents across Europe – has penned a seven-and-a-half-year contract, with a club option to extend for a further year, to seal his move from the Eredivisie high-flyers.
“Madueke, a left-footed right winger, becomes our second addition of the week as he follows Mykhailo Mudryk through the doors at Stamford Bridge.”
The wide forward said he was excited to team up with Chelsea.
“I’m really pleased to sign with one of the best clubs in the world in Chelsea,” Madueke said.
“To return to England and play in the Premier League is a dream for me and my family and I can’t wait to get started.
“I am excited for what the future holds, the owner’s vision for the future and to be at a club like this and winning at the highest level.”
Chelsea Chairman Todd Boehly and co-controlling owner Behdad Eghbali said: “We’re delighted to bring Noni to Chelsea.
“He’s an exciting talent who has proven his quality over the past few years with PSV, playing in a strong European league, and we are thrilled he has chosen to join Chelsea for this next stage of his career. We are sure he will form an important part of our team.”
Madueke was born in Barnet, London and played for the youth teams of Crystal Palace and Tottenham Hotspur before leaving England to move to the Netherlands and sign for PSV in July 2018
Madueke broke into the PSV senior side in 2019, before becoming a regular the season after, netting seven goals in 24 league appearances.
Overall, he made 80 appearances for PSV, registering 20 goals and 14 assists.
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