AC Milan sign Nigerian footballer, Samuel Chukwueze from Villareal FC

<p>European football giants, AC Milan of Italy, have announced the signing of Nigerian footballer, Samuel Chukwueze, of Villarreal FC of Spain.</p>, <p>The football club, in a statement on Thursday, said the exciting winger would be at the club till June 30, 2028, adding that Chukwueze had chosen to wear a number 21 football jersey.</p>, <p>The statement read, “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.</p>, <p>“Born in Umuahia (Nigeria) on May 22, 1999, Samuel (Chukwueze) came through the Diamond Football Academy Youth Sector before moving to Villarreal in 2017.</p>, <p>“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 1 Europa League.”</p>, <p>According to the statement, Chukwueze has been capped 28 times for Nigeria and scored four goals.</p>, <p>“Samuel Chukwueze has chosen the number 21 jersey,” the statement said.</p>