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Former Tottenham Hotspur starlet Noni Madueke has revealed that his desire to test himself in the Premier League prompted him to join Chelsea in January.
Madueke was one of eight players the Blues signed in the January transfer window. The Stamford Bridge outfit acquired his services from PSV Eindhoven for £29 million.
The winger has since made three Premier League appearances for Graham Potter's side. He will be determined to establish himself as an important player for Chelsea in the coming months.
It's worth noting that Madueke was once on the books of the Blues' London rivals Tottenham. He spent four years with the north London giants before moving to the Netherlands in 2018.
Despite his association with Spurs, the attacker has suggested that Chelsea are the biggest club in London. He also disclosed that he joined Potter's side due to his desire to return to England. He told Sky Sports (via Fabrizio Romano):
“I wanted to come back home and play in the Premier League. If you're from London, what better club than Chelsea?”
Chelsea and Tottenham face other in Premier League
Tottenham host London rivals Chelsea at home in the Premier League this afternoon (February 26). With both sides keen to secure a top-four finish, a fierce battle could ensue.
Antonio Conte's side are fourth in the standings with 42 points from 24 games. Meanwhile, the Blues sit tenth, 11 points adrift of the north London outfit.
The Stamford Bridge outfit go into the Spurs game off a four-match winless league run. They will be determined to return to winning ways with a win against the fourth-place side.
Tottenham, meanwhile, have won three of their last four top-flight games. Whatever the result may be, both teams are likely to remain in the same place in the standings.
Madueke left out of Blues' starting line-up against Spurs
Madueke will not have the opportunity to impress against his former side, as he has been left out of the Blues' starting line-up against Spurs.
The 20-year-old, who started the team's last two Premier League games, has had to settle for a place on the bench. It remains to be seen if he can make an impact as a substitute.
Meanwhile, Potter will be hopeful that his preferred starting line-up will get the job done against Spurs.
