Article by Alexandru Tomuțiu – Published Saturday, May 30, 2026, 7:06 p.m. / Updated Saturday, May 30, 2026, 7:07 p.m.
Former international great Basarab Panduru (55) is not at all a fan of a footballer who can be seen tonight in PSG – Arsenalthe Champions League final of the current season.
It is about Noni Madueke (24 years old), the right wing of Arsenal. He started the Budapest match on the bench. Bukayo Saka was preferred by Mikel Arteta on the right of the London attack.
Basarab Panduru, ahead of PSG – Arsenal: “I don't want to see Noni Madueke in the final”
Basarab Panduru is no fan of Madueke and says he does not want to see him on the turf in the final.
“I don't want to see Madueke, like he's not for this final. He's not a fighting gamer. You can't go with Madueke to battle!
I could also see Barcola, on the other side, he is different from everyone, he has a different attitude. It shows! So is Noni Madueke. He has no attitude to be a starter!” said Basarab Panduru at Prima Sport.
Noni Madueke, in Arsenal – Manchester City/ photo Imago Images
Madueke has played in 42 games for Arsenal this season. He managed 8 goals and 4 assists. He was transferred from Chelsea in 2023, in exchange for the sum of 35 million euros.
PSG (4-3-3): Safonov – Hakimi, Marquinhos, Pacho, Nuno Mendes – Neves, Vitinha, Ruiz – Doué, Dembélé, Kvaratskhelia
reserves: Chevalier, R. Marin, Barcola, Beraldo, D. Fernandez, L. Hernandez, Lee Kang-In, Mayulu, Mbaye, G. Ramos, Zabarnyi, Zaire-Emery
Coach: Luis Enrique
Arsenal (4-3-3): Raya – Mosquera, Saliba, Gabriel, Hincapie – Odegaard, Rice, Lewis-Skelly – Saka, Havertz, Trossard
reserves: Kepa, Calafiori, Dowman, Eze, Gabriel Jesus, Gyokeres, Madueke, Martinelli, Merino, Norgaard, Timber, Zubimendi
Coach: Mikel Arteta
