Marc Cucurella criticizes timing of Noni Madueke's £52m Arsenal transfer, says ex-Chelsea teammate missed chance

The timing of Noni Madueke's £52 million transfer from Chelsea to Arsenal was considered 'strange' by his former teammate.

Madueke left Chelsea for Arsenal while Chelsea was close to winning the Club World Cup. Despite missing the final, Chelsea emerged victorious by defeating PSG.

Marc Cucurella, another Chelsea player, found Madueke's decision surprising, as he could have waited a day to be part of the winning team.

Madueke, who played a significant role in Chelsea's journey to the final, signed a five-year deal with Arsenal and expressed gratitude for the opportunity.

Cucurella also shared an anecdote about feeling intimidated when Donald Trump unexpectedly appeared during Chelsea's trophy celebration, causing a delay in the team lifting the trophy.

The incident involving Trump's unexpected presence during the trophy presentation left Cucurella feeling uneasy, as Trump insisted on staying on stage longer than expected.