Milan, Italy – AC Milan’s ambition to generate significant transfer revenue is under pressure after discussions over the future of Nigerian winger Samuel Chukwueze reportedly hit a standstill.
The Rossoneri had earmarked Chukwueze, a 25‑year‑old, who joined the club from Villarreal in 2023—as a potential source of funds, with outgoing manager Sérgio Conceição not including him in future plans. Milan reached a verbal agreement with the player for a five‑year contract worth roughly €4 million per season. However, they have yet to close a transfer deal with Villarreal, who continue to hold out for over €30 million, while Milan have reportedly offered between €20–25 million.
This delay in finalizing the deal undermines Milan’s project of balancing the books through smart player trades. The club hoped that the sale of Chukwueze would help offset recent investments, including signings like Noah Okafor, Santiago Giménez, João Félix, and Riccardo Sottil. A clean exit for the Nigerian winger seemed vital to both Milan’s fiscal planning and squad reshaping .
While interest reportedly spans several clubs including La Liga’s Real Sociedad and teams from Saudi Arabia and the Premier League—Milan’s asking price and ongoing negotiations have yet to yield an agreement. With the summer window advancing, the club faces mounting pressure to either seal the transfer or risk retiring Chukwueze from their planned budget and roster rebuild.
Milan remain hopeful that a compromise can be reached. But unless Villarreal adjust their demands or Milan increase their bid, the sale of one of their highest-profile summer departures appears increasingly unlikely, jeopardizing the club’s wider financial strategy.
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