AC Milan Signs Nigeria International Samuel Chukwueze From Villareal
AC Milan have completed the signing of the Nigeria international forward Samuel Chukwueze from Villarreal on a five-year deal, the Italian club announced.
Chukwueze, 23, joined Villarreal in the summer of 2017 and was promoted to the first team the next year. During his six years at the club, the Super Eagles star has made 207 appearances, scoring 37 goals and providing 31 assists.
🗣️ Samuel Chukwueze on…
The fans 🥰
Why he joined ❤️🖤
His love for food 🍝
And more 🎙️ #ACMQuest #SempreMilan pic.twitter.com/1pMuLDECOI— AC Milan (@acmilan) July 27, 2023
Last season, Chukwueze had one of his most productive campaigns with Villarreal shirt, scoring 13 goals and providing 11 assists in 50 appearances.
Well-known for his pace, dribbling skills and ability to create chances, Chukwuweze was last season voted the best African player in La Liga.
He also produced a man-of-the-match performance against Real Madrid at the Santiago Bernabeu in April, where he scored a brace and led his side to a 3-2 victory.
The Nigeria has also won the Europa League with Villarreal.
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