Samuel Chukwueze have struggled to adapt at his new club.
Samuel Chukwueze completed a €28m switch to Ac Milan from Villarreal, where the 24yrs old signed a five year contract with the Serie A club. Chukwueze who had only one year left in his Villarreal wanted to leave the club for a new experience and Ac Milan was the best destination to continue his development.
Samuel Chukwueze made his senior debut for Villarreal in sep 2018 and went on to make 207 appearances scoring 37 goals. Chukwueze helped his boyhood club win the UEFA Europa league in the 2020/21 season.
Chukwueze will be disappointed with poor start of the season and lack of goals and playing time. Chukwueze has only made one start and four substitute appeareances for Ac Milan since joining from Spanish side Villarreal. He was unused substitute in Ac Milan 1-0 over Verona in the weekend.
Ac Milan Stefan Pioli speaking on Samuel Chukwueze, “Samuel still needs some time to understand some Mechanisms. Generally, I am satisfied with his work so far…”
Will Samuel Chukwueze secure a place in Super eagles Afcon squad??
Chukwueze will have to put in a fight to retain his place in the super eagles ahead of 2024 Afcon. The likes of Victor Osimhen, Victor Boniface, Moses Simon, Moffi and Taiwo Awonyi are in red hot form at their club and Chukwueze will have to hit the ground running at Ac Milan. Chukwueze already have 28 caps for Nigeria scoring four goals.
