Chukwunonso ‘Noni’ Madueke is on the verge of leaving London giants Chelsea and joining Newcastle United, Soccernet.ng reports.
Noni Madueke arrived at Chelsea in a permanent move from Dutch side PSV Eindhoven in January 2023.
After a slow start in West London, Madueke showed glimpses of his best qualities last season, scoring six goals and providing two assists in 29 appearances.
However, the 23-year-old winger would have craved more time on the pitch as he only started 17 of those games, playing second fiddle to Cole Palmer.
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It is an arrangement that will not likely change even under new manager Enzo Maresca, with Palmer almost guaranteed a starting shirt for the Blues.
According to Football Insider, Madueke has chosen the exit door and has agreed to a deal with Newcastle United where he will look to thrive under the management of Eddie Howe.
Madueke is currently with Chelsea on their pre-season tour of the USA and featured in their 2-2 draw with Wrexham on Thursday, July 25.
Newcastle are expected to at least match the £29 million (₦59.6 billion) that Chelsea paid Dutch giants PSV to acquire his services last year.