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Young sensation Chukwubuikem Ikwuemesi set for big Serie A move

By Monsurah Olatunji
Serie B side, Cagliari Calcio, and newly promoted side, Genoa, are reportedly in the race to secure the signature of young Nigerian talent, Chukwubuikem Ikwuemesi, sources in Belgium say.
A Belgian journalist, Sacha Tavolieri, recently reported that the Gli Isolani would lock horns with Genoa, and AC Milan for the signature of the former Flying Eagles center-forward.
Tavolieri also reported that the 18-time Italian champions were interested in luring the Nigerian youngster to the San Siro stadium.
Although, the young Nigerian who has proven himself worthy to play in top clubs in Europe will undoubtedly be a good addition to the Milan squad, as well as Genoa, who will be tackling the big clubs in the top flight.
However, the camp of the player has debunked the reports and tagged them as just rumors.
The 21-year-old had an impressive season with NK Celje in the Slovenian Prva Liga last season, recording nine goals and five assists in 30 appearances.
The secretary of Giant Brillars FC Christopher Ndubuisi Nwakanma reveals that it was all rumor as the player is set to continue his journey.
“Okay, firstly, it’s a rumor. The young player just concluded a very brilliant season with NK Celje in the Slovenian top division with 9 goals and 5 assists,” Nwakanma told Soccernet.
“So it’s only normal for there to be speculations. I have seen some of the news, including that of the Rossoneri I mean AC Milan, and a host of other top clubs,
“Gazetta dello is a reputable news outlet there in Italy and Europe too, so hopefully, it’s true. But as it is now, nothing concrete yet.”
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