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€500k to €80m: How Villarreal’s excesses could threaten Chukwueze’s move to Real Madrid

Samuel Chukwueze’s impressive performance for Villarreal this season has sparked interest from some top clubs who are willing to secure his signature

Villarreal’s €80 Million buyout clause on the Super Eagles star, Samuel Chukwueze, could dent his move to Real Madrid, soccernet.ng understands.

Real Madrid president Fiorentina Pérez reportedly expressed interest in signing the talented Nigerian winger to team up with Brazilian superstar Vinícius Júnior, but the attacker’s desired transfer may be thwarted by an €80 million release clause.

The Nigerian star began his career with the Yellow Submarine in 2018 for a sum of €500k, and since then, he has shown much more value in the Spanish league than he was signed for.

Real Madrid has recently been keeping a close eye on the Nigerian international after his outstanding performance for Villarreal at the Santiago Bernabéu.

Having netted a brace and dazzled in the presence of the fans, the Spanish businessman has made his interest known that he would love to bolster the Vikings’ squad with the inclusion of the Super Eagles star.

But, the Groguet, who have the intention of selling the Nigerian for a fee in the range of €80 million and €75 million and making a profit, could dash Chukwueze’s dream of following the footstep of his idol, Cristiano Ronaldo, in Madrid.

This post was last modified on April 13, 2023 8:07 am

Ayomide Oguntimehin

Ayomide Oguntimehin is a CAF-accredited sports journalist and an Editor at Soccernet.ng, with a proven track record in conducting interviews with Super Eagles stars such as William Troost-Ekong, Taiwo Awoniyi, Bright Osayi-Samuel, Ademola Lookman, and many others. He has also made a significant impact in breaking transfer news stories. Grounded in video editing, video journalism, social media management, and content strategy, Ayomide brings a wealth of expertise to his work. With a Bachelor's degree in English Language from Adeyemi College of Education and a Master's Degree in School Library and Media Technology from the University of Ibadan, Ayomide is well-prepared to excel in the field.

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