Samuel Chukwueze : AC Milan Held At Bay By Villarreal

Italian giants AC Milan, will have to go through the eye of a needle if they must sign Villarreal CF winger Samuel Chukwueze this summer.

It’s no longer news that AC Milan is interested in the signature of Samuel Chukwueze. Because they have openly made their interest known since over two weeks. And it was even speculated last week that the club’s manager, Stefano Pioli spoke directly with the Nigerian.

And according to recent reports out of Italy, the 24-year-old has agreed on a personal terms with the club. That’s a huge boost for the former Italian Champions, who wish to bolster their attack ahead of next season.

AC Milan interested in Samuel Chukwueze

But, according to a report by Italian media outlet, Gazette Dello, Villarreal has slapped a €25M(Twenty-five Million Euros) prize tag on the Nigerian. And when attached with other bonuses and add ons could see Milan cough out around €30M.

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And Milan desperately in need of a winger to augment the arrival of Reuben Loftu-Cheek from Chelsea; may be forced to look elsewhere if the Spanish club persists.

Meanwhile, Chukwueze’s contract with the Yellow Submarines will expire in June of next year. And when that happens, he will be free to join any club of his choice as a free agent. A situation which Villarreal wouldn’t embrace.

Last season, Chukwueze notched 13 goals in all competitions for Villarreal CF; and also provided 11 assists.

And a move to Italy will see him compete for the Scudetto with fellow compatriots, Victor Osimhen(SSC Napoli) and Ademola Lookman(Atalanta Bergamasca).

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Chukwueze joined Villarreal from a Nigerian academy shortly after the FIFA U-17 World Cup tournament in 2015. And he has since then, helped the team win a UEFA Europa League title when they defeated Manchester United.