Former center -back Rio Ferdinand could not suppress the frustration when witnessing the wave of fierce opposition from a part of Arsenal fans for the Noni Madueke deal, called this action vulgar and embarrassing.
Noni Madueke is about to complete the £ 52 million contract to join Arsenal, after the two parties reach an individual agreement and sign a 5 -year contract. Earlier, Madueke still practiced with Chelsea in New York to prepare for the final of the World Cup Club against Paris Saint-Germain. However, this player flew back to England for medical examination before launching the Gunners. Even if Chelsea won the results before PSG, Madueke would have a medal.
Madueke personally will become the fourth rookie of the “Gunners” this summer after Martin Zubimendi, Christian Norgaard and Kepa Arrizabalaga, and the seventh player were taken by coach Mikel Arteta from Chelsea.
However, instead of receiving welcome, Madueke faced the opposition from the Arsenal fans. Even a petition signed by more than 5,000 people has been collected to ask the BLD Arsenal to cancel the deal. In addition, extremist fans also graffiti around the Emirates yard when writing the words “Arteta Out”.
Before the harsh wave of attack, the former player Rio Ferdinand spoke up to protect Madueke: “It's bad. I have never seen something like this. A 23 -year -old guy is ambitious, ambition, determination and being recruited for 55 million pounds to be smeared, bullied, humiliated, right at the time should be happy in his career.
Just put yourself in his position, or his parents for a minute, you will understand how terrible that feeling is. This should have been a moment to celebrate but on the contrary. Hopefully the closest people are next to and support him. ”
Ferdinand emphasized that not agreeing with a contract is normal in football, but the behavior of the extremist fans from Arsenal is unacceptable: “Try imagining that you, your younger brother, your child … How would you feel if they were treated so cruelly?
Naturally, the other job did not represent all Arsenal fans, just a small but too noisy part. I hope the deal will be completed and Madueke will make the protesters regret. Good luck, noni! ”.
