Enzo Maresca has reacted to Noni Madueke ’s move to Arsenal, saying Chelsea were powerless because “Noni decided to leave”. On Friday, Madueke was granted permission to leave Chelsea’s Club World Cup camp in the United States and return to the UK to undergo a medical ahead of his £52million move to London rivals Arsenal.

Noni Madueke has left the Chelsea camp ahead of a proposed £50 million transfer to Arsenal, sources told ESPN.

Arsenal are close to agreeing a deal with Chelsea to sign winger Noni Madueke for just over £50m. BBC Sport previously reported that the England international had agreed personal terms with Madueke before a potential move across London.