Fulham have completed the signing of Nigerian winger, Samuel Chukwueze from AC Milan.
Fulham signed the 26 year-old joins on a loan deal with an option-to-buy. The fee for a permanent transfer is understood to be in the region of €25 million and could rise to €28 million through bonuses.
After two seasons in Milan; following a €21.10 million move from Villareal, the Winger did not quite make a big impact.
Chukwueze’s switch to Craven Cottage was finalized on deadline day, and officially announced by the club later that evening.
The Nigeria international was convinced to make the move after holding talks with Fulham manager, Marco Silva, over the phone.
Silva shared the club’s project and explained the role he expects Chukwueze to play in his side.
The winger is expected to be a key figure under Silva, who often sets his team up in a fluid 4-3-3 or 4-2-3-1 system.
Also, the presence of his compatriots, Alex Iwobi and Calvin Bassey, will help the Winger adapt quickly to life in his new home.
Meanwhile, Chukwueze has been named in Nigeria’s squad for the FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Rwanda and South Africa.
Nigeria, who currently sits 4th in their group, will face Rwanda and South Africa on September 6 and 9 respectively.
