Article by Aurelian Botezatu – Published Monday, December 01, 2025, 12:43 / Updated Monday, December 01, 2025 12:44
Noni Madueke he was booed profusely by his fans Chelseaon Sunday evening, when he returned to Stamford Bridge in his shirt Arsenal.
Madueke was introduced by Mikel Arteta in the 57th minute of the derby, replacing Gabriel Martinelli. And upon entering the pitch, the Chelsea fans began booing and booing the former Blues player.
The incident happened during a derby and so tense
On the sidelines, Cole Palmer turned his face to those who were demonstrating against his teammate until the summer and nodded, as if he approved of their gesture! The scene was filmed by a fan and then posted on social media.
VIDEO. Cole Palmer approves of fans booing Noni Madueke
Cole Palmer reacting to Chelsea fans booing Noni Madueke. Never change, Cole! 😂#CFCpic.twitter.com/AOgE2k7P3A
— Chelsea Dodgers (@TheBlueDodger) November 30, 2025
The incident occurred in the middle of an already tense game. Chelsea was playing inferior from the 38th minute, when Caicedo was eliminated with a straight “red” for hitting Mikel Merino.
Enzo Fernandez and Marc Cucurella ostentatiously enjoyed themselves in front of Noni Madueke
And after entering the field, Madueke was the victim of a challenge from his former colleagues. At one point, Enzo Fernandez dispossessed him on the edge of Chelsea's box, to then, together with Marc Cucurella, celebrate in front of him, ostentatiously.
Enzo Fernandez rejoices in front of Noni Madueke after dispossessing him / Photo: Imago
After the final whistle, Reece James hugged Noni Madueke
It would, fortunately, be the last unpleasant moment the 23-year-old winger had to endure. After the final whistle of the match decided by the goals of Trevoh Chalobah (min. 48), respectively Mikel Merino (min. 59), the Chelsea players greeted Madueke in a friendly manner and joked together. And Reece James even hugged him!
The England international moved from the Blues to arch-rivals Arsenal in the summer for a fee of £52m (€56m). Before that, he had played two seasons in a Chelsea shirt, recording a respectable record: 20 goals and 9 assists in 92 appearances in all competitions.
