Milan signs Nigeria forward Chukwueze from Villarreal

Chukwueze made his Villarreal debut in 2018 and scored 37 goals with 31 assists in 207 appearances in all competitions. He won the Europa League with the Spanish outfit in 2021.

Published : Jul 28, 2023 07:57 IST , BENGALURU - 1 MIN READ

FILE PHOTO: Chukwueze will wear the number 21 shirt in Milan. | Photo Credit: REUTERS

AC Milan has signed Nigeria forward Samuel Chukwueze from La Liga side Villarreal on a five-year deal, the Serie A club announced on Thursday.

The 24-year-old has joined the Rossoneri for a contract worth about 20 million euros (22.00 million USD) plus eight million euros in add-ons, according to Italian media.

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Chukwueze made his Villarreal debut in 2018 and scored 37 goals with 31 assists in 207 appearances in all competitions. He won the Europa League with the Spanish outfit in 2021.

He has been capped 28 times and has scored four goals for his country, having made his debut in 2018.

Chukwueze will wear the number 21 shirt in Milan.