AC Milan Wing player Samuel Chukwueze is expected to stay with the Italian team and compete for his position under new coach Ruben Amorim, according to PUNCH Sports Extra.
Chukwueze found himself at the center of discussions between Milan and Trabzonspor, yet the Nigerian player showed no interest in relocating, with the Rossoneri also turning down a €15 million offer from the Turkish team.
The forward has come back to Milan following a temporary stint at Fulham, as the Premier League club decided not to exercise the €26 million buy-out clause outlined in the contract.
While playing for Fulham, Chukwueze netted three goals and delivered four assists across 23 league matches, establishing a solid connection with Nigerian teammates Alex Iwobi and Calvin Bassey.
Even though he preferred staying in England, Fulham chose not to finalize the transfer, forcing the 26-year-old back to Milan, where he still has two more years left on his five-year deal signed when he moved from Villarreal in 2023 for €20 million.
As per Sempre Milan, Trabzonspor continue to show interest in acquiring the Super Eagles' winger even after their initial offer was turned down.
"Although there is a deadlock, the Turkish team continues to pursue Chukwueze, viewing him as one of their key targets for the upcoming season," the report stated.
Amorim needs to determine if he believes the player has a role going forward this season. It appears the Portuguese manager wants to put him through his paces on the field and monitor his performance closely during the pre-season training in July.
From the athlete's point of view, the core concept remains identical: Chukwueze aims to compete for a position, possibly playing a supporting role behind the forward.
Prior to his temporary transfer, Chukwueze found it difficult to secure a consistent starting position at Milan, even though he occasionally displayed his talent.
Although Amorim's intentions regarding the winger are still uncertain, a positive preseason might reignite his career at Milan, whereas a transfer elsewhere could offer him a new beginning as Nigeria prepares for its next set of international fixtures.
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