Football Transfers: Chelsea’s Noni Madueke poised to join Newcastle Utd

Chukwunonso ‘Noni’ Madueke is reportedly close to leaving Chelsea to join Newcastle United.

Madueke joined Chelsea from PSV Eindhoven in January 2023. Despite a slow start in West London, he displayed flashes of his potential last season, scoring six goals and providing two assists in 29 appearances. However, the 23-year-old winger started only 17 of those games, often playing second fiddle to Cole Palmer.

With new manager Enzo Maresca unlikely to change this arrangement, Madueke has decided to leave Chelsea. According to Football Insider, he has agreed to a deal with Newcastle United, where he hopes to flourish under Eddie Howe.

Currently 22 years old, Madueke is on Chelsea’s pre-season tour in the USA and played in their 2-2 draw with Wrexham on Thursday, July 25. Newcastle is expected to match the £29 million Chelsea paid PSV for Madueke last year.

Internationally, Madueke was born in Barnet, London, to Nigerian parents, making him eligible to represent both Nigeria and England.

He has already played for England from U16 to U21 levels and was a key member of the squad that won the UEFA European Under-21 Championship last year.