Has Arteta clung to Chelsea? Arsenal paid this club £134 million

The English Premier League's summer transfer window is, as usual, full of hype. This time, again, the spotlight is on the transfers between Arsenal and Chelsea. The London-based "Gunners" once again knocked on their neighbor’s door before the new season — this time their next target was Noni Madueke.

Arsenal’s management focused on him and spent £52 million to bring the talented 22-year-old winger into their squad. This raised a question among many fans: why is Arsenal so inclined to sign players specifically from Chelsea?

In fact, this is not the first time. According to statistics and expert data, since Spanish specialist Mikel Arteta took charge of Arsenal in early 2019, the club has purchased players from Chelsea for a total of £134 million. It can be said that behind these numbers lies a clear strategy and trust in Arteta’s decisions.

One of the latest examples is Kepa Arrizabalaga. He also recently moved from Chelsea to Arsenal, joining the goalkeeper lineup. As the number of players coming from Chelsea increases, more fans have started referring to Arsenal as “Chelsea-2.” However, looking at the club’s results, this strategy seems like a purposeful and well-aimed move.

Regarding Noni Madueke, he is seen not only as a young player but also as someone who can strengthen Arsenal’s flank with his technical skills, quick decisions on the field, and ability to create goal-scoring chances. Local sources report that his arrival has been positively received within the team.

It’s clear that Mikel Arteta is effectively utilizing the opportunities available at Chelsea to build his squad. This helps balance the team’s play by combining experienced and young players to form a strong lineup.

Surely, such an active transfer policy indicates that Arsenal is seriously preparing to fight for the championship in the new season. This also becomes a great source of hope for the fans. It is expected that the correct selection of players like Noni and Kepa will bear fruit throughout the season. Read 'Zamin' on Telegram!