By Wale Mustapha
Nigerian winger Samuel Chukwueze could be set for a return to La Liga, with Spanish side Real Betis reportedly in talks with AC Milan over a summer transfer.
Chukwueze, 25, is among the players expected to leave the Rossoneri during the upcoming window, following an underwhelming stint at the San Siro.
Since joining from Villarreal in 2023 for €21.1 million, he has registered eight goals and eight assists in 69 appearances across all competitions.
Real Betis are said to be keen on strengthening their flanks after the departure of Brazilian winger Antony, who returned to Manchester United following a short-term loan.
The La Liga club views Chukwueze as a viable replacement, and negotiations are reportedly underway between both clubs.
A return to Spanish football would mark a familiar chapter for Chukwueze, who spent five seasons at Villarreal before his move to Serie A.
With AC Milan looking to reshape their squad under a new manager, Chukwueze could be among several players shown the exit door this summer.
Samuel Ahmadu is a distinguished multimedia journalist and women's football expert with over 15 years of experience in the industry. He began his career 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.
