Wesley Fofana playfully warns Noni Madueke to protect his ankles after Arsenal switch sparks new rivalry with Chelsea in the Premier League.
Wesley Fofana has stirred excitement among football fans after delivering a light-hearted warning to his former Chelsea teammate, Noni Madueke, following the winger’s transfer to Arsenal. Fofana, now preparing for a heated rivalry, jokingly declared that they are no longer on the same side and that Madueke should protect his ankles whenever they meet on the pitch.
Noni Madueke officially completed his move from Chelsea to Arsenal on a five-year contract. The 23-year-old England forward joins the Gunners for a fee of £52 million. His switch across London marks one of the most notable summer transfers, adding more fuel to the ongoing rivalry between the two clubs.
Taking to Instagram, Fofana wrote, “See you on the field protect your ankles we are enemies now all the best mon frère.” The message, although filled with humor, has drawn plenty of reactions from fans who anticipate an intense showdown between the two clubs in the new Premier League season.
Madueke first joined Chelsea during the 2023 winter transfer window from PSV Eindhoven and quickly became a key player. Wesley Fofana arrived six months earlier from Leicester City. Together, they played a pivotal role in helping Chelsea secure a fourth-place finish in the Premier League last season.
The move to Arsenal makes Madueke the latest player to cross over from Stamford Bridge to the Emirates, following goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga who made a similar move in recent seasons. With Chelsea and Arsenal set to battle for top positions, the encounter between Fofana and Madueke will be one of the highlights of the league campaign.
The Premier League has always thrived on rivalries and transfers like this only add to the drama. Fans will be eager to witness how this friendship-turned-rivalry plays out when the London giants clash.
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