AC Milan winger Samuel Chukwueze has expressed his pride and delight after finally signing for the club, pledging to help them win trophies.
Milan went into the summer needing an upgrade on the right flank and it quickly became apparently that Chukwueze was the name that they were working on above all, after a season in which he amassed 13 goals and 11 assists for Villarreal.
An agreement was found with the LaLiga side and after his medical was completed, Milan announced on their website that the Nigerian forward has signed for the Rossoneri on a five-year deal, therefore until June 2028.
Chukwueze spoke to Milan TV as part of his official unveiling and explained just what it means to be joining one of Europe’s most prestigious clubs.
“When I learned that Milan wanted to sign me, I was nervous. Then I saw the fans sending me messages telling me to come here. They pushed me to come here, sending me messages and tagging me telling me to come here,” he said.
On learning that Milan were interested: “I thought it was a joke, then he sent me a draft of the contract with Milan and I understood it was real. I didn’t think twice and said yes.”
On his consistent improvement: “In six years you continue to learn, in Spain I learned a lot and I got used to European football. I can’t wait to start playing here because here I can grow again. I can’t wait to hear the chants of the fans.”
On Victor Osimhen: “He told me that Milan is a beautiful club and not to hesitate to sign with them and that their fans are wonderful, that they are crazy about football. I told him I hope you know I will beat you. He told me: ‘Let’s see how it goes’. He’s a good boy, he played an important role in making me come to Milan.”
On his new team-mates: “I can’t wait to meet them, I’ve seen them play they are fantastic, I think they can improve me, they made a very good impression on me as well as the new signings, buying them was a good thing for the club.”
On his idols & his position: “Kaka. The goal he scored in the Champions League against Manchester United was incredible. He is my favorite AC Milan player. He was truly a God. I saw all the crazy things he did with the Milan shirt. He was a fabulous player.”
“I love playing on the right flank; it’s my favorite position. I used to watch Arjen Robben a lot because he’s my idol. I watched him a lot on YouTube and everything else. He’s a fantastic player: he crosses, he shoots, he crosses again. And he’s so fast that he can dribble anyone. I watched his videos because he’s really good. He’s the player I’ve always loved watching. Injuries limited him a bit, but he was a fantastic player.”
On Carlos Bacca: “I played with him and I also came here because he played for Milan.”
