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“A player from Naples”- African football expert raves about Real Madrid target Chukwueze

Following his great performance for Villarreal, Samuel Chukwueze has caught the attention of several prominent European teams.

Specialist in African and international football, Malu Mpansikatu, recently gushed over Nigerian international Samuel Chukwueze, Soccernet.ng reports.

The Nigerian player gained notoriety this season as a result of his outstanding performance for Villarreal, which included dazzling Real Madrid with a brace in front of their home crowd.

The 24-year-old player was then lavished with praise by the Commentator, who said that he is one of those who helped to contribute to the victory of their club.

The pacey winger has notched a total of 13 goals in all 48 appearances for the Yellow Submarine this season, and his 11 assists make him the highest among Quique Setién’s troops.

Mpansikatu compares the Nigerian star to Neapolitan players, whose squad has grown to be adored by Africans, in a radio interview for the programme “Si Gonfia la Rete” on Radio Crc.

“Chukwueze is one of those that make the difference because you win when you have players like that. He’s devastating. He is absolutely a player from Naples who has become a team that is sympathetic to Africans. In Napoli, they see a little the realization of the African, so they see it as a suitable team for them.” he said, as quoted by Napoli Magazine

Since the Nigerian star’s contract with the Villarreal-based team expires in June 2024, his club will experience a busy summer transfer period as big European teams show interest.

This post was last modified on May 27, 2023 6:28 pm

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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