By Seyi Babalola
Samuel Chukwueze has stated that Victor Osimhen, a Napoli striker and international colleague, was instrumental in his move to AC Milan.
The 24-year-old signed the former Serie A winners on Thursday in a €20 million deal with €8 million in add-ons.
Chukwueze stated immediately after signing a five-year contract with the Rossoneri that Osimhen advised him to come to Italy since Milan is a very beautiful team with fantastic supporters.
“We [I and Osimhen] joked about it [my transfer to AC Milan] the last time we chatted. He [Osimhen] said, ‘Samuel, AC Milan is a very nice club. It’s the best club. Don’t hesitate to sign with them. They’re fantastic. They have good people and their fans are amazing.’
“I said, tell me how do you feel when you are playing against them?,’ and he said, ‘Their fans are amazing. They’re crazy about football.’
“I said okay, hope you know I’m going to win you? And he said, ‘Let’s see how it goes,” Chukwueze told Milan TV.
