Arsenal's feeder club?! Mikel Arteta opens up on Gunners' bizarre transfer relationship with Chelsea as £52m Noni Madueke becomes latest to cross divide

Mikel Arteta explained why he keeps raiding Stamford Bridge for new signings after Arsenal completed Noni Madueke and Kepa Arrizabalaga's transfer from Chelsea this summer. Madueke became the sixth Blues player to move to Emirates since Arteta took charge of the club and 10th player in the past 10 years. The Gunners faced criticism from fans following the confirmation of Madueke's arrival.

  • Arteta explained why he keeps signing players from
  • Madueke and Kepa joined the Gunners this summer
  • Six Chelsea players have joined in the Arteta era

Arsenal's feeder club?! Mikel Arteta opens up on Gunners' bizarre transfer relationship with Chelsea as £52m Noni Madueke becomes latest to cross divideArsenal's feeder club?! Mikel Arteta opens up on Gunners' bizarre transfer relationship with Chelsea as £52m Noni Madueke becomes latest to cross divideArsenal's feeder club?! Mikel Arteta opens up on Gunners' bizarre transfer relationship with Chelsea as £52m Noni Madueke becomes latest to cross divide

Arsenal splashed £52 million (€60m/$69.9m) to bring in Madueke from Chelsea this summer as Arteta looks to bolster the team’s attack ahead of the 2025-26 campaign. The Gunners have been on the lookout for a new winger this transfer window and were first linked with Madueke towards the end of June.

Now the Spanish coach has explained his decision to bring two players from their rivals this summer. Before Madueke and Arrizabalaga’s arrivals, players like Raheem Sterling, Kai Havertz, Jorginho and had also arrived at Emirates Stadium from Stamford Bridge in the Arteta era.

Speaking to reporters, the Gunners boss said: “Probably because they have some great players, and a lot of players. We try to focus on the players we want to sign regardless of the club. With Noni, very excited. He needs a break now but he will be with us soon showing what he is going to bring to the team.”

The English side will play their first pre-season friendly of their Asia tour on Wednesday as they take on giants . After that, they have games against domestic rivals Newcastle and .