Chukwueze closes in on €20m move to join good friend Osimhen in the Serie A

Osimhen and Chukwueze have been winning together from the youth team. (Photo Credit: Imago)

Chukwueze closes in on €20m move to join good friend Osimhen in the Serie A

Izuchukwu Akawor 20:10 - 21.07.2023

Nigeria Super Eagles star Samuel Chukwueze is set to become the latest Nigerian in Italy as he prepares to compete against good friend Victor Osimhen in the Serie A.

Serie A giants AC Milan are reportedly close to sealing a deal for Villarreal winger Samuel Chukwueze.

Chukwueze has emerged as a subject of serious transfer target for Milan who are serious about prising the talented winger away from LALIGA.

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Samuel Chukwueze is the LaLiga African player of the year.

According to the reliable Fabrizio Romano, the San Siro giants are locked in talks with the Yellow Submarine to seal the deal.

Chukwueze to join Osimhen in Italy

According to the Italian journalist, Milan and Villarreal are close to reaching an agreement that will see the Italians pay 20 million euros in transfer fees and add-ons. 

He added that both parties are just finalising details on bonuses and clauses. 

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Samuel Chukwueze and Osimhen won the Bronze medal at the 2019 AFCON with the Super Eagles

“AC Milan are getting closer and closer to completing Samuel Chukwueze deal,” he posted on his social media platform, Twitter

“Discussion on final details/bonuses with Villarreal then it will be sealed,” he added.

Should the move happen, Chukwueze will swap Spain for Italy where he will go head-to-head with his good friend, Osimhen.

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Victor Osimhen and Samuel Chukwueze are two of Nigeria's brightest exports and could be playing in the same league next season.

The 24-year-old and the Napoli hero have been friends since their days as Nigeria youth internationals and have maintained that friendship at the senior level.

However, a move to Milan for Chukwueze will see him face his friend and his team, Napoli, who are the defending champions of the Serie A. 

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Both Chukwueze and Osimhen proved decisive for their respective clubs last season. 

While Chukwueze enjoyed his most productive season with the Submarine, Osimhen became a hero in Naples after leading Napoli to a historic Serie A title. 

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