Chelsea Star Noni Madueke Spotted Partying Hours After Club World Cup Opener Win Over LAFC

Chelsea winger Noni Madueke has raised eyebrows after being seen out partying in Atlanta just hours after helping the Blues secure a 2-0 win over LAFC in their opening Club World Cup group stage match.

The 23-year-old started Monday’s game at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium, where goals from Pedro Neto and Enzo Fernandez gave Chelsea the perfect start in the tournament. But it was what happened off the pitch later that evening that got fans talking.

In a now-deleted video shared on social media, Madueke was seen enjoying himself at a lively party in Atlanta alongside popular influencer Skye. The footage showed the England international dressed in a bold outfit with trousers bearing the words “who decides war?”, paired with a tank top, gold chain, and snapback hat. Skye, who appeared to be filming the clip, praised his look as they joined other partygoers for the night out.

While players were reportedly given a rest day on Tuesday, the timing of the celebration has sparked conversation, especially as Chelsea are said to be open to offers for the winger this summer.

Madueke joined the club from PSV Eindhoven in 2023 and has had moments of brilliance. He scored 11 goals last season and featured in 32 Premier League games. However, his time at Stamford Bridge hasn’t been without issues.

Reports suggest Chelsea may be willing to offload Madueke, along with other attacking players like Christopher Nkunku and Joao Felix. Benfica are interested in re-signing Felix, while Chelsea are also keeping tabs on Eintracht Frankfurt’s Hugo Ekitike — though his £84 million valuation remains a major obstacle.

Madueke has also had to work to stay in manager Enzo Maresca’s good books. Despite being a regular starter, there have been moments when his training efforts fell short. After a strong showing in the Conference League against Servette in August, Maresca urged him to raise his standards in training.

In December, Madueke was benched for a game against Aston Villa after another dip in training effort, despite starting Chelsea’s previous 11 league matches. Later that month, he was dropped entirely for the Boxing Day defeat to Fulham — a match where Maresca included two goalkeepers on the bench, sending a clear message about discipline and standards.

Now, with Chelsea pushing forward in the Club World Cup — and a huge £100 million prize for the winners on the line — Maresca will want his squad fully focused as they prepare for their next clash against Flamengo in Philadelphia on Friday.

While Madueke’s post-match party may have been harmless fun on a rest day, it’s a moment that adds to the uncertainty around his future at the club. With the summer transfer window heating up, Chelsea’s plans in attack could soon see big changes — and Madueke’s name may be at the centre of it.