This is the 10th player to make the switch from Chelsea to Arsenal since the year 2000. Other notable players who have made this move include goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga and midfielder Kai Havertz.

Arteta was asked about the reason behind signing Chelsea players, given that some of these deals have not been successful in the past. He said that Arsenal focus on signing players they want, regardless of the club they are in.

A change.org petition has been started to oppose Madueke's arrival, with over 5,000 signatures gathered so far. However, Arteta is confident that Madueke will be a valuable addition to the team.

Arteta also praised Chelsea for their recent Club World Cup victory and expressed his excitement about working with Madueke. He believes that Madueke will soon show the team what he can bring, after getting some rest and time to settle in.