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AC Milan coach Pioli makes direct phone call to hasten transfer move for Nigerian star

AC Milan has been monitoring some Nigerian players in their bid to bolster their squad for the 2023-24 Serie A season campaign.

Coach of AC Milan, Stefano Pioli, has reportedly reached out to Samuel Chukwueze, the talented Super Eagles star, Samuel Chukwueze, to secure his signature, Soccernet.ng reports.

The Nigerian star, who was impressive for Villarreal in the 2022-23 season campaign, has piqued the interest of top European clubs like Real Madrid. AC Milan, Liverpool and a host of other clubs.

Meanwhile, with a recent report from Sky, Pioli has made a direct call to the Nigerian international’s camp, which signifies Milan’s deep interest in securing the services of the Nigerian sensation as they aim to strengthen their squad for the upcoming season.

Chukwueze, born in 1999, has been on Milan’s radar for some time now, and Pioli’s call further highlights the club’s determination to lure him to Italy.

The winger, known for his electrifying pace, technical skills, and goal-scoring ability, has impressed both domestically and on the international stage.

Notable highlights of his performance included shooting a double past Thibaut Courtois, which drew the curiosity of Real Madrid president Florentino Perez, as well as helping Jose Peseiro’s Super Eagles to their 2023 Africa Cup of Nations tickets.

While negotiations are still ongoing, Milan’s keenness to secure Chukwueze’s signature is evident. The club sees him as a valuable addition to their attacking options, offering depth and quality to their wide positions.

Milan is still focused on completing the formalities to bring Chukwueze to the San Siro as the discussions progress. More information on this intriguing prospective deal, which might determine Milan’s future success, will be anxiously awaited by fans.

This post was last modified on June 30, 2023 2:00 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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