By Oluwadamilola Olaleye
Fulham FC have announced the acquisition of Samuel Chukwueze from AC Milan, joining on an initial loan for the duration of the 2025/26 season with a permanent purchase option.
The Super Eagles international will now link up with fellow countryman Alex Iwobi,Calvin Bassey to continue their relationship at club level following the deadline transfer to the EPL.
“I’m thrilled to welcome Samuel Chukwueze to Fulham! He is an explosive athlete and tremendous talent, who has gained valuable playing experience in Europe with Milan and in international competition for Nigeria,” sporting directorTony Khan stated.
“He is joining us on a season-long loan with a permanent option, and we are very excited to have him at the Club! Come on Fulham!”
Speaking to FFCtv after signing, Samuel Chukwueze excitedly remarked: “I’m so happy to be here. It’s an amazing club. It feels like home, because I have my people around me.
“I feel at home already, and I can’t wait to get started.”
Chukwueze will wear the number 19 shirt for Fulham with the player expected to be available after the international break where Nigeria has two crucial matches against Rwanda, South Africa for a place at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Samuel Ahmadu is a distinguished multimedia journalist and women's football expert with over 15 years of experience in the industry. On the back of domestic engagement since 2008, he began his international career journey at Goal.com in February 2014, where he served as an African women's football correspondent for nearly eight years. During his tenure at Goal.com, Samuel covered major events such as three Women's Africa Cup of Nations (2016, 2018, 2022) and the 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup in Canada plus 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia. His work at Goal.com earned him widespread acclaim, particularly for his in-depth profiles of African football stars, notably Asisat Oshoala, whose rise he documented from her early years to her breakthrough at the FIFA U20 Women's World Cup in 2014. Prior to his role at Goal.com, Samuel freelanced for various print and broadcast media outlets in Nigeria, including Graphics Newspaper, Radio Nigeria, Grace FM, and Savid Newspaper. His extensive experience and expertise led to his appointment to the Nigeria Football Federation's Standing Committee on Women's Football Development from 2016 to 2018. Since February 2018, Samuel has been the Social Media Manager for Nigeria's women's national teams.In 2019, Samuel joined the Confederation of African Football (CAF) as a women's football content contributor and was promoted to Women's Football Editor in 2021. His contributions to women's football continued as he worked as a Media Consultant for Content Creation and Editorials at the 2022 CAF Women's Champions League. Currently, Samuel also serves as the spokesman for the Nigeria Women Football League, further solidifying his influence and dedication to the growth of women's football in Africa.
