Milan winger Samuel Chukwueze says he’d rather win one World Cup than the Champions League three times and believes Kelechi Iheanacho William Paul Troost-Ekong will likely become coaches at the end of their careers.
The new Rossoneri signing is currently on international duty with Nigeria and has spoken about his first months with the Rossoneri in an interview with Football Fans Tribe.
“I already have a teacher for Italian, that’s what the coach wants so I am gradually learning and adapting to the language and everything,” he said.
The ex-Villarreal winger was also asked who within the current Nigeria squad has the most chances to become a coach in the future.
“Kelechi Iheanacho, as he always talks about football and tactics and then William Paul Troost-Ekong because he’s a leader,” he said.
Troost-Ekong is a familiar face for Serie A fans, having played for Udinese and Salernitana during his career. He has scored one goal in 74 Serie A appearances and joined Greek side PAOK from Watford last summer after a six-month loan at Salernitana.
Lastly, Chukwueze was asked whether he’d prefer winning the World Cup once or the Champions League three times.
“I think I prefer one World Cup. Winning the World Cup would be crazy for Nigeria, I don’t think I’d sleep for three days,” he said, smiling.
“I wouldn’t even pick my coach’s calls. I will not pick up his calls for one month if we win.”
Chukwueze joined Milan from Villarreal in a permanent €20m deal this summer and has made three appearances as a substitute for the Rossoneri this season.