Super Eagles Star Chukwueze Names the Former Real Madrid and Chelsea Superstar Who Helped Him

Super Eagles Star Chukwueze Names the Former Real Madrid and Chelsea Superstar Who Helped Him

Ibitoye Shittu
updated at June 1, 2023 at 12:56 PM
  • Samuel Chukwueze has claimed that former Real Madrid star, Arjen Robben is his role model
  • The Villarreal winger explained that he learned lessons from the Dutchman while growing up
  • The 24-year-old has also explained that he wants to remain at Villarreal next season

Nigerian international, Samuel Chukwueze has stated that he learned many things from former Chelsea and Real Madrid forward, Arjen Robben, who has been helping him at Villarreal.

With 13 goals in all competitions for Villarreal this season, Chukwueze is one of the best wingers in Europe and the Nigerian has been linked with a move to Real Madrid, though he has dismissed speculation linking him with the move.

Samuel Chukwueze, Villarreal, record, Real Madrid
Nigerian winger Samuel Chukwueze wants to remain at Villarreal. Photo: Adam Slith
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According to reports on Soccernet and El Pais, Chukwueze disclosed that he has gained many lessons from Robben.

Samuel Chukwueze hails Arjen Robben

“What I learned from Robben is that even though all the defenders knew what he was going to do, whenever he received the ball, he went inside.

“He hooked to his left and fired. It was fantastic. So fast! The defenders thought, ‘I know what he does, but maybe not today.’ And he did it again! Defences have blood in their veins too, they feel the need to move, and that leads them to deception.”

The Nigerian is expected to be in action for Villarreal on Sunday, June 4, in their last game of the season against Atletico Madrid.

Fans mock Samuel Chukwueze

Earlier, Sports Brief reported how Samuel Chukwueze was mocked by angry fans who were surprised to see that the Nigerian rejected a move to Spanish giants Real Madrid with the intention to remain at Villarreal.

The Nigerian star has been brilliant this season for Villarreal, netting 13 goals in all competitions, which has made him a target for those in charge at Real Madrid.

There have been reports that Los Blancos are ready to submit their offer this summer to possibly bring the pacey Nigerian to the Santiago Bernabeu.

He has made it clear that he is not interested in a move, stressing that he wants to help Villarreal next term.

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