Arsenal’s latest signing Noni Madueke has been handed the No. 20 shirt as he looks to complete his move from Chelsea earlier this week, as confirmed by @IamCrisJ.
The England international becomes the new owner of the number recently vacated by Jorginho, who switched to the No. 8 jersey at the start of pre-season. For Madueke, it’s a fresh chapter, and wearing No. 20 at Arsenal comes with the kind of expectations that reflect Mikel Arteta’s faith in his potential.
At just 22, Madueke already arrives with plenty of top-level experience. He’s played in the Premier League, Eredivisie, and on the European stage, and now has the chance to develop under a manager who values tactical discipline and expressive attacking football. Arsenal were deliberate in targeting a winger who could rotate with Bukayo Saka, but also bring something slightly different to the table. Madueke is that player and the club wasted no time getting him integrated into the squad ahead of the tour of Asia.
Madueke to wear #20 shirt
Madueke’s style: direct, powerful, and two-footed which gives Arsenal a new attacking dimension. He can cut in from the right, carry the ball in tight spaces, and beat defenders one-on-one. His arrival also means Saka will finally have a chance to rest when needed, something Arsenal simply didn’t have the luxury to do last season.
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Historically, the No. 20 shirt at Arsenal has been worn by players like Mathieu Flamini and Shkodran Mustafi. But this version of Arsenal under Arteta is about setting new standards. Madueke joins a dressing room full of talent, ambition, and hunger. He’ll be pushing for minutes immediately, and the number on his back is just the first sign he’s ready for the challenge.
One to watch in pre-season
Madueke would be gunning to prove the supporters wrong starting from the pre-season next week
All eyes will now be on Madueke during the pre-season tour, where Arsenal fans can expect to get their first look at what he brings to the squad. He’s hungry, he’s sharp, and now he’s officially No. 20 in red and white.
