Chukwueze joined Milan in the summer of 2023 from Villarreal in a transfer valued at €20 million, plus significant bonuses, making him the club’s most expensive signing of a window that saw 10 new players arrive at San Siro.
However, the Nigerian has struggled to recapture the form that made him a standout during his five-year tenure at Villarreal. Since joining the Rossoneri, Chukwueze has made just 39 appearances, contributing three goals and three assists.
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The 25-year-old winger has accumulated only 175 minutes out of a possible 540 across six Serie A matches this season.
AC Milan manager Paulo Fonseca recently confirmed in a press conference that Chukwueze does not fit into his plans, encouraging the player to seek opportunities elsewhere.
“He had a very good preseason when he had space against big teams. When we arrived here, against Torino and Lazio, I think Chukwueze was not as good as in the pre-season,” Fonseca said.
“It’s not a problem of quality but of confidence. He needs to gain confidence and play in this context: in Serie A he has no space; he has to make movements at the right time.”
Following the manager’s statement, an Italian website Les-transferts wrote that the former Villarreal man could return to Spain with Atletico Madrid interested in his service.
“Samuel Chukwueze could leave AC Milan to head to Spain during the next winter transfer window,” the website wrote.
“With his contract ending in June 2028, Samuel Chukwueze could leave AC Milan during the next winter transfer window. Having appeared six times this season in the league, the 25-year-old right winger could have an exit voucher in January.
“Regarding his future, the Nigerian international (38 caps, 5 goals) would have the possibility of making his return to Spain. According to information revealed by Fichajes, the latter would be in the sights of Atlético Madrid.
“Estimated at €20m on the transfer market, the native of Umahaia would also be on the tablets of West Ham and Aston Villa.”
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