Samuel Chukwueze’s participation in the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations could be delayed as Italian giants AC Milan consider extending the Super Eagles winger’s release date.
The 23-year-old striker is due to join the Nigerian camp on January 2, but the Serie A club is lobbying to extend his stay beyond his expected arrival date at CAF.
According to This Day, Milan have entered into negotiations with the Nigeria Football Association and requested that Chukwueze be released on January 3 as the winger is expected to be available for the second round of the Copa Italia.
The Super Eagles winger will be available for Milan’s Serie A match against Sassuolo on the 30th, and the club hope to have him available for the game against Cagliari on January 3rd, the day after he is scheduled to join the Nigeria camp.
Chukwueze joined AC Milan from Villarreal this summer but has struggled to find his spark at the Serie A club, scoring just two goals in 17 games for the Rossonieri.
Chukwueze receives rare praise from Milan Meanwhile, AC Milan technical director Jeffrey Moncada has praised Super Eagles winger Samuel Chukwueze’s incredible workload since his summer arrival, reported Soccernet.
The 23-year-old attacker has had a poor start but appears to be finding his form again after scoring in two successive UEFA Champions League games for the Italian giants.
Chukwueze’s late goal against Newcastle United was enough to secure Milan a place in the UEFA Europa League, with the Nigerian also scoring against Borussia Dortmund on Matchday 5 last time out.
UEFA cancels Chukwueze’s return to Villarreal Previously reported Sports Brief Villarreal want to reunite with Samuel Chukwueze, but re-signing the Super Eagles striker is prohibited due to UEFA restrictions Virtually impossible for the La Liga giants.
However, Chukwueze’s loan return to Villarreal was made impossible due to UEFA regulations that prohibit players from returning to their former club on loan before their contract expires.
Yellow Submarine are also having problems in the Spanish top flight, currently sitting in 13th place.
With Chukwueze unavailable, they will have to look elsewhere for a new striker.
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