Chelsea star Cole Palmer sends perfect response to Arsenal transfer confirmation

Chelsea star Cole Palmer has sent his best wishes to his former teammate Noni Madueke after he completed a move to Arsenal on Friday evening.

The 23-year-old has signed a five-year deal at the Emirates Stadium and adds to the options at Mikel Arteta's disposal this season. Football.london understands the Gunners have paid an initial £48.5 million fee for the winger which could rise to £52m should add-ons be met.

Shortly before his departure from Stamford Bridge was confirmed, Madueke took to Instagram to pen a heartfelt message to the Blues. "Dear Chelsea Football Club," he wrote.

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"I want to thank you for the last three or so years. To every staff member who helped me along this journey, thank you.

"To my teammates thank you for everything, I leave with only love and admiration for you guys. We achieved so much this season and I honestly wish you guys nothing but the best.

"ToEnzo Maresca, it was a privilege to play under you, thank you for trying to better me as a player and as a person. Lastly thank you to every single Chelsea fan.

"Thank you for the love, the praise and also the criticism, I appreciate it all. I leave here with nothing but fond memories."

Quick to respond to the post was Palmer, who simply commented: "Good luck my boy." Madueke will return to his old stomping ground in November when the Gunners take on Chelsea in the Premier League.

Adding his thoughts on Madueke's arrival, Arteta added: "We're all so happy to welcome Noni Madueke to the team. Noni is an exciting and powerful young player, with his performances and numbers in recent seasons being of consistently high quality.

"He is one of the most talented wide forward players in the Premier League. At just 23, Noni already brings experience of club and international football, and he knows the Premier League very well.

"Having seen the quality of Noni’s performances up close in recent seasons, we’re really excited he is joining us. Noni joins our group with familiar England teammates and other players he knows.

"He will be made to feel at home straight away. His arrival will really improve our squad - we’re all thrilled to have him here."