CHELSEA have confirmed the signing of Noni Madueke, after posting a cryptic tweet.
The Blues had been linked with a £30million move for the PSV winger, and now it appears they have got their man – once again.
PAChelsea have signed the 20-year-old from PSV[/caption]
Madueke described his England return as a “dream”
He has signed a seven-and-a-half year deal at Stamford Bridge
With the Englishman’s arrival, Chelsea have now brought five players through the door on permanent deals, while also adding Joao Felix until the end of the season.
And Chelsea’s social media team have gotten more creative with their announcements – such is their frequency – that they announced him initially by simply posting a tweet that read: “Link in bio. ”
From there, the link in the club’s Twitter profile would take fans to Madueke’s Instagram page.
On Chelsea’s website, a statement announcing the deal said: “Noni Madueke has joined Chelsea on a permanent deal from PSV Eindhoven.
“The England youth international – one of the most exciting young talents across Europe – has penned a seven-and-a-half-year contract, with a club option to extend for a further year, to seal his move from the Eredivisie high-flyers.
“Madueke, a left-footed right winger, becomes our second addition of the week as he follows Mykhailo Mudryk through the doors at Stamford Bridge.”
On his transfer, Madueke said: “I’m really pleased to sign with one of the best clubs in the world in Chelsea,’ Madueke said on finalising his transfer.
“To return to England and play in the Premier League is a dream for me and my family and I can’t wait to get started.
“I am excited for what the future holds, the owner’s vision for the future and to be at a club like this and winning at the highest level.”
Earlier today, PSV boss and ex-Man Utd ace Ruud van Nistelrooy confirmed Madueke was on his way to the Blues.
He said: “It’s a mix of emotions.
“We are losing a good player because of his departure. There was no turning back and there was solid financial compensation.
“I can empathise with the importance of the club. Given the circumstances, with the financial compensation, we have decided to sell.”
The £30m deal for the 20-year-old checks off another target from Todd Boehly’s extensive fan-led shopping list.
The club failed in a bid for Enzo Fernandez earlier in the window, but rather than deter them, they have simply switched targets to Brighton’s Moises Caicedo.
The Blues already reportedly saw a £65m bid turned down for the Ecuadorian, but Brighton boss Roberto De Zerbi admitted it would be difficult to keep him at the club with Chelsea’s interest.
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