- AC Milan and Villarreal have agreed a deal for Samuel Chukwueze.
- The transfer fee is €28 million, with €20 million paid upfront and €8 million in performance-based bonuses.
- Chukwueze is expected to sign a five-year contract with Milan.
AC Milan and Villarreal have agreed a deal for Nigerian wing-wizard Samuel Chukwueze, who will wear the iconic Rossoneri jersey next season.
The agreement, reached after lengthy negotiations, allows Chukwueze to begin a new chapter in his career.
The financial details of the transfer have been resolved, according to Gazzetta (via Milan News), with Milan agreeing to a comprehensive package totaling €28 million.
The total amount includes a €20 million upfront payment as well as an additional €8 million in performance-based bonuses.
Chukwueze’s future at Milan appears bright at the age of 24, as he is expected to sign a lucrative five-year contract. The agreement, which will last until the end of the 2027-28 season, comes after successful negotiations on personal terms with the player.
The Nigerian winger’s contract with Villarreal was set to expire in a year, prompting the Spanish club to decide to cash in on his value this summer rather than risk losing him for free the following year.
Chukwueze’s move to Milan is expected to move at breakneck speed now that all obstacles have been removed. Official announcements are expected over the weekend or by Monday at the latest.
The Serie A giants want to move the process along quickly, as they want Chukwueze to join Stefano Pioli and the rest of the Rossoneri squad during their pre-season tour in the United States.
Chukwueze will join an illustrious list of Super Eagles stars who have made a name for themselves in Italy’s top flight once the deal is finalised.
Victor Osimhen of Napoli, Ademola Lookman of Atalanta, and Isaac Success of Udinese are among the growing number of Nigerian players in Serie A.
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