Milan have officially signed Samuel Chukwueze from Villarreal in a deal worth circa €28m including add-ons, putting pen to paper until 2028.
The Nigerian striker arrived yesterday for his medical tests and passed them with flying colours, signing the five-year contract today.
A statement from the Rossoneri confirmed that Chukwueze has chosen the Number 21 jersey for this season at San Siro.
According to Sky Sport Italia, Sportitalia and others, the deal was struck for €20m plus up to another €8m in various add-ons and performance-related bonuses.
In turn, Milan have also loaned defender Matteo Gabbia to Villarreal for one season, without an option to buy.
The original Villarreal asking price for Chukwueze had been circa €35m and the 24-year-old plays primarily on the right side of attack, so represents a mirror to Rafael Leao on the left.
He scored 13 goals and provided 11 assists in 50 competitive appearances for Villarreal last season.
“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.
“Born in Umuahia (Nigeria) on 22 May 1999, Samuel came through the Diamond Football Academy Youth Sector before moving to Villarreal in 2017. 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. He has been capped 28 times for Nigeria and scored four goals.
“Samuel Chukwueze has chosen the number 21 jersey.”