Spanish giants Villarreal CF, leaves Super Eagles winger Samuel Chukwueze out of its pre-season tour ahead of 2023/2024 La Liga Season npflupdates.com reports.
According to sources Villarreal CF will depart Spain this weekend for its pre-season tour ahead of the 2023/2024 LaLiga season. And Super Eagles Samuel Chukwueze will not be part of the team. Because recent reports has it that the winger is on the verge of joining former Scudetto winners, AC Milan.
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AC Milan is in the market in search of lucrative players to help fortify it’s attack ahead of next season’s UEFA Champions League. The Italian giants, achieved a semi-final finish in the continental showpiece. But was knocked by city rivals Inter Milan, who’d lose to Manchester City in the finals.
And last season, Samuel Chukwueze helped the Yellow Submarines to a deservedly finish on the LaLiga table. He had more than eleven goals contributions, scoring five goals and assisting over six in all competitions.
A recent tweet by Italian sports journalist Fabrizio Romano , Chukwueze will be missing Villarreal against Hannover friendly fixture.
Samuel Chukwueze missing as Villarreal Kickstart pre-season game
“Samuel Chukwueze not even called up for Villarreal friendly game Vs Hannover. He’s on the verge of joining AC Milan as deal will be completed next week.”
Samuel Chukwueze not even called up for Villarreal friendly game vs Hannover.
He’s on the verge of joining AC Milan as deal will be completed next week 🔴⚫️ pic.twitter.com/uoavNxHvV4
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) July 22, 2023
A look in the Villarreal squad for the Hannover friendly will see players like: Gerard, Abraham, Ferrari, Parejo, Trigueros.
Others are: Kiko, Blanco, Mandi, Pedraza, Hugo Perez, Akhomach,Monica, Alti, Terrats, Moreno, Alberto, Morales, Suarez, Santiago, Cuenca, Reina.
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A move to AC Milan will be Chukwueze’s first move away from Spain. And his first European club after Villarreal CF. At Milan, he is expected to help the team challenge and wrestle the Scudetto off Napoli next season.
He will now compete with fellow compatriots in Victor Osimhen, Isaac Success, Tyronne Ebuehi, Ademola Lookman and Ola Aina.
