Pochettino pushes €35m Chelsea star towards the exit

Tom Weber

Updated: 13 Mar 2024 15:48 GMT
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Mauricio Pochettino, Chelsea, 2023/24 — © IMAGO

Noni Madueke could depart Chelsea on loan in the summer, according to a report.

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The Blues winger has struggled for game time since arriving at Stamford Bridge and is evidently one of the biggest victims of the scattershot recruitment that has characterised Chelsea's business under Todd Boehly.

After the English youngster had starred for PSV in the Eredivisie, Chelsea shelled out €35 million in January 2023 to land Madueke, but the 22-year-old, once one of Europe's most exciting talents, is seemingly not fancied by head coach Mauricio Pochettino.

Speculation surrounding Madueke has been rife all season because of this and a fresh report now asserts that the winger could be one of as many as 15 players to depart Chelsea in the summer.

Madueke looking for a loan

According to TEAMtalk, Madueke is open to leaving Stamford Bridge on loan in the summer. The 22-year-old has played fewer than 800 minutes in all competitions this term and he is keen to keep his career from stagnating.

Given his potential, the report asserts that he will have no shortage of suitors, though specific clubs are not named. It is claimed that Madueke had already wanted to go out on loan in January but that no such move was sanctioned by Chelsea.

Intriguingly, the report makes no mention of a potential sale, indicating that the Blues hierarchy has not yet fully given up on Madueke. Nevertheless, it is difficult to imagine that Chelsea wouldn't be open to a permanent departure - at the right price, of course - given the club's precarious Financial Fair Play situation.

Madueke has thus far recorded only five goals and one assist in 31 outings since arriving at the club. The attacker has not featured in the Premier League since being hooked at half-time against Crystal Palace on February 12.