Nigeria international winger Samuel Chukwueze has agreed to join Italian Serie A side AC Milan on a five year deal from Spanish LaLiga side Villarreal, OwnGoalNigeria.com reports.
Chukwueze has a year to go on his deal at the Spanish side and with no renewal in sight he has been allowed to leave this summer, with the club keen on getting a fee for him rather than lose him for free next summer.
His agent met with the entourage of AC Milan and a deal was struck with the Nigerian agreeing to the terms proposed to him by the Serie A side. His wages will be around six times what he currently earns at the Spanish side.
Following his acceptance of their terms, Milan made a €15m bid to Villarreal but it was rejected. The feeling is that the Spanish side are holding out for a fee in the region of €30m and an improved offer will be made in the coming days.
Last season was the most productive for the Nigerian as he ended it with 13 goals and 11 assists. A feat which earned him the title of the best African player in the Spanish LaLIga for last season.
He is presently in the camp of the Nigerian team preparing for the Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers game against Sierra Leone in Monrovia on Saturday.
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