Victor Moses Turns His Back on Arsenal to Declare Lifelong Loyalty to Chelsea

Victor Moses, the former Nigeria international, has made his club loyalties unambiguous — he is a Chelsea man through and through, regardless of where his footballing sympathies began.

Speaking during an exclusive interview with Pulse Sports at the Famous CFC Watch Party in Lagos, Moses was asked directly how he had managed to support both Arsenal and Chelsea at the same time. His answer left little room for ambiguity. “Yeah, that was when I was little; now I am older, and I have won trophies with Chelsea. I am a Blue all through; I am a Chelsea fan,” he stated.

The declaration marks a definitive break from a long-held childhood affiliation. In a previous interview, Moses had acknowledged growing up as an Arsenal supporter, but those ties have clearly been severed by the experiences and silverware accumulated during his time at Stamford Bridge.

Moses joined Chelsea from Wigan Athletic in 2012 for a reported fee of £9 million, following a standout spell with the Latics. Over the course of nine years with the club — including various loan spells — he cemented his legacy in west London by playing a central role in Chelsea’s 2016–17 Premier League title-winning campaign under manager Antonio Conte. He departed on a permanent basis in 2021, signing for Russian club Spartak Moscow.

His declaration of support for the Blues coincided with a notable result for the club. Chelsea secured a 1-1 draw against Liverpool at Anfield, ending a six-game winless streak in the process. Liverpool opened the scoring early through Ryan Gravenberch, but an Enzo Fernández free kick levelled matters and earned Chelsea a share of the points.

Despite the positive result, Chelsea’s position in the Premier League table remains precarious. The club currently sit ninth, and their prospects of qualifying for European football next season are uncertain. With only two games remaining, Chelsea must win both and depend on results going against Brighton and Brentford in their final fixtures to keep their continental hopes alive.

Moses, who retired from international football with Nigeria at the age of 27 — a decision he has since spoken openly about — remains a celebrated figure in Nigerian football. His Premier League winner’s medal and consistent performances in the blue shirt of Chelsea form the core of a legacy that has now, by his own admission, fully eclipsed any earlier attachment to Arsenal.