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Samuel Chukwueze joins AC Milan from Villarreal

AC Milan have completed the signing of Nigerian forward, Samuel Chukwueze, from Villarreal.

Chukwueze joined AC Milan on €20 million deal plus €8 million add ons from Villarreal, signing a five-year contract with the Italian club.

The club, in a statement on Thursday, said: “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.”

READ ALSO: Chukwueze wins best African player in LaLiga

Born in Umuahia, Abia State, on May 22, 1999, Chukwueze 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 will wear number 21 jersey for AC Milan.

The Star

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