Super Eagles winger Samuel Chukwueze has confirmed his friend Victor Osimhen had a major influence in his move to AC Milan.
Samuel Chukwueze recently completed a move to AC Milan from Villarreal CF in the Spanish LaLiga. And the young winger is expected to bring options in the attack after joining for a fee of €20M.
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Chukwueze at AC Milan is expected to earn to the tune of Sixty-two Thousand euros per-week Wage. And his contract with the former Italian giants will see him stay in Milan for the next four years.
And just when speculations is begining to brew about his shocking move to Milan, the former Golden Eaglets winger, pointed out the influence of Victor Osimhen.
Victor Osimhen is a friend, and a former Golden Eaglets teammate to Samuel Chukwueze. And they both share some resemblance in terms of football together; and that’s the ability to score goals even in tight corners.
According to Chukwueze, he discussed about his move to Osimhen, who encourage him to sign for the club. And based on his recent interview with Milan’s media, Chukwueze revealed how Osimhen had wanted to come and enjoy the fantastic fans of Milan.
Samuel Chukwueze, Victor Osimhen and their discussion about AC Milan
“We joke about it. And the last time I called him, he said, ‘Samuel AC Milan is a very nice club. Do not hesitate to sign with Them. Their fans are fantastic, they are good people.’ And I said, ‘Tell me, how do you feel when you are playing against them?'”, he said.
“The fans are amazing, they crazy about football. And everything is okay; no problem, Don’t worry. ‘I hope you know I am going to win you,’ he said.”
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Speaking further, Chukwueze admitted Osimhen is one of the reasons he made the move to Milan.
Samuel Chukwueze, Victor Osimhen, and Ademola Lookman will be coming up against each other in the Serie A next season.
