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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.”

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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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