Arsenal fans started a petition labelled #NoToMadueke ahead of the signing, and it was shockingly signed by more than 5,000 fans, while others blamed Mikel Arteta for this deal. Madueke could be a great addition to this stacked Arsenal team heading into a make-or-break season for their manager, Arteta.

Arsenal will play two matches in Singapore against AC Milan and Newcastle United. The then fly to Hong Kong for a first north London derby overseas, playing Tottenham at the end of the month to conclude the tour of Asia.

Arsenal have completed the signing of Noni Madueke from London rivals Chelsea, the clubs confirmed Friday. Sources have told ESPN that Arsenal agreed a fee of £48 million ($64.6m) plus £4m in add-ons for the 23-year-old, who joins on a five-year contract. Chelsea signed Madueke from PSV Eindhoven in 2023 for £30m.