It was a done deal, but we had to wait for a few days to see the official announcement. The Nigerian striker arrived yesterday for his medical tests, and after passing them promptly, he signed the five-year contract on Thursday.A statement from the Rossoneri confirmed that Samuel Chukwueze has chosen the No. 21 jersey for this season at San Siro.Samuel Chukwueze 2⃣1⃣It suits you well 🤩#ACMQuest #SempreMilan pic.twitter.com/nyOyAJsBWy— AC Milan (@acmilan) July 27, 2023 According to Italian media, the deal was struck for €20m plus up to another €8m in various add-ons and performance-related bonuses.The original Villarreal asking price for Chukwueze had been circa €35m and the 24-year-old plays primarily on the right side of attack, so represents a mirror to Rafael Leao on the left.Ready to shine 🌅#ACMQuest #SempreMilan pic.twitter.com/52cL6heYKy— AC Milan (@acmilan) July 27, 2023 He scored 13 goals and provided 11 assists in 50 competitive appearances for Villarreal last season.”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.”##NAJAVA_MECA_7390562##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 Europa League. He has been capped 28 times for Nigeria and scored four goals.
