Milan have officially confirmed the signing of Nigerian winger Samuel Chukwueze from Villarreal in a deal worth €28m. The 24-year-old has penned a contract with the Rossoneri until 2028, choosing to wear the Number 21 jersey for his debut season at the San Siro. A statement on the clubs official website announced the signing:
“AC Milan is delighted to announce the signing of Samuel Chimerenka Chukwueze from Villarreal CF. The Nigerian forward has signed for the Rossoneri until 30 June 2028.
[Image from acmilan.com]“Born in Umuahia (Nigeria) on 22 May 1999, Samuel came through the Diamond Football Academy Youth Sector before moving to Villarreal in 2017. With the Spanish club’s B team, he played 20 games and scored four goals before making his debut with the senior team in September 2018, going on to feature 207 times, scoring 37 goals, and winning 1 Europa League. He has been capped 28 times for Nigeria and scored four goals.
“Samuel Chukwueze has chosen the number 21 jersey.”
