By Amaechi Agbo
Super Eagles winger, Samuel Chukwueze has joined Premier League side, Fulham on Loan from Italian giants, AC Milan
He joins on loan for the duration of the 2025/26 season, with an option to make the move permanent.
Chukwueze who linked up with his compatriots, Alex Iwobi and Calvin Bassey, will wear the number 19 shirt.
Speaking to Fulham TV after signing, the 26-year-old said: “I’m so happy to be here. It’s an amazing club. It feels like home, because I have my people around me.
“I feel at home already, and I can’t wait to get started.”
Samuel Chukwueze signs for Fulham
Tony Khan added: “I’m thrilled to welcome Samuel Chukwueze to Fulham! He is an explosive athlete and tremendous talent, who has gained valuable playing experience in Europe with Milan and in international competition for Nigeria.
“He is joining us on a season-long loan with a permanent option, and we are very excited to have him at the Club! Come on Fulham!”
A powerful, rapid player who excels in one-v-one situations, Chukwueze is a left-footed winger who primarily operates on the right, but has experience playing on either flank.
After coming through the Diamond Football Academy in his homeland, Chukwueze made the move to Europe in 2017 when Villarreal came calling.
He made his senior debut for the club in a 3-3 draw with Spartak Moscow in the Europa League in October 2018, scoring his first senior goal the following month in a Copa del Rey tie.
Samuel Chukwueze signs for Fulham
Chukwueze became a regular from that point, and was a key component in the successes that followed for Villarreal, namely winning the Europa League in 2021, and reaching the Champions League Semi-Finals a year later.
After 37 goals and 29 assists in 207 matches for the Yellow Submarine, his form attracted the attention of Italian giants AC Milan, who agreed a deal worth a reported €28m to bring him to Serie A.
Milan finished runners-up in the league in his maiden season at the club, while fans may remember him scoring the winning goal against Newcastle United in a Champions League clash at St James’ Park.
Last season, the Rossoneri reached the Coppa Italia Final, with Chukwueze coming off the bench in that 1-0 defeat to Bologna.
