Samuel Chukwueze: Italian Giants to Launch Bid for Nigerian Winger During Summer Transfer Window

Samuel Chukwueze: Italian Giants to Launch Bid for Nigerian Winger During Summer Transfer Window

Babajide Orevba
updated at April 13, 2023 at 8:09 AM
  • Samuel Chukwueze has continued to attract more clubs as Italian giants AC Milan are said to be monitoring his situation
  • The Nigerian international has already notched in 13 goals this season, including two at the Bernabeu against Real Madrid
  • Reports from Italy have it that Paolo Maldini and other Milan chiefs are making efforts to land the winger at the San Siro

Right-winger Samuel Chukwueze has appeared on the radar of Italian giants AC Milan ahead of the summer transfer window.

Milan are ready to rival Spanish outfit Real Madrid for the signature of the Villarreal star, who has continued to impress.

Chukwueze netted a brace as Villarreal defeated Los Blancos 3-2 right at the Santiago Bernabeu, and he has now attracted several other clubs.

Samuel Chukwueze, Super Eagles, Villarreal, AC Milan
Samuel Chukwueze has appeared on the radar of AC Milan. Photo: Jose Breton
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He has notched in 13 goals and made 11 assists in all competitions this season, but his current deal with Villarreal lapses in 2024.

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Italian outlet Calciomercato reports that there is a release clause of eighty million euros in his contract as clubs seek more information about the Nigerian international.

It would not be difficult for AC Milan to trigger such a clause with suggestions that the 23-year-old could be the perfect player to join the Rossoneri.

Villarreal should offer a substantial discount to make the deal interesting for Paolo Maldini, but the Rossoneri director could leverage the impending contract expiration.

Real Madrid eye Chukwueze

With the summer transfer window approaching, Chukwueze could be tempted to leave the Spanish club if he receives an offer from one of the biggest clubs in Europe.

Real Madrid president Florentino Perez is ‘dreaming’ of having the Nigerian on the right flank while Vinicius Junior plays on the left.

The Nigerian superstar also made history to become only the second Villarreal player after Diego Forlan to score a brace at the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium.

Chukwueze promises improved performance

Sports Brief earlier reported that Super Eagles winger Samuel Chukwueze has declared his intention to continue improving on his games following his fantastic performance netting a brace against Real Madrid.

On Saturday, April 8, Chukwueze was the man of the match after destroying Los Blancos in the Spanish La Liga battle at the Santiago Bernabeu.

The Nigerian superstar also made history after the game as he is now the second Villarreal player after Diego Forlan to score a brace against Real Madrid at the Santiago.

 

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Babajide Orevba
Babajide Orevba is a CAF accredited Nigerian journalist and HOD of the Local Desk with over 10 years of experience in media landscape.He studied NCE Political Science/Social Studies, AOCOED.