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Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca has sent a blunt message to one of his stars after the club's 2-1 win over Palmeiras in the FIFA Club World Cup.
Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca praised Noni Madueke but issued a candid warning to the Arsenal-linked winger amid transfer speculation.
Reports indicate Arsenal have opened new talks with the representatives of the 23-year-old England international as they seek to bolster their attack.
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Chelsea, who value Madueke at £50 million, signed him in the summer of 2023, and his contract runs until 2030. In the 2024-25 Premier League season, he made 32 appearances, scoring seven goals and providing four assists.
However, Chelsea’s signing of Borussia Dortmund’s Jamie Gittens could pave the way for Madueke’s departure this summer.
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Speaking to reporters, Maresca said: “Noni has been very important for us during this season. Today, again, he has been important.
"But my message to the players and to the club is that I want just players who are happy to be with us. The ones that are not happy, they are free to go.”
Madueke is reportedly open to a move across London to join Mikel Arteta's Arsenal, and may view that as a chance to play his best football.
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