Chukwueze eyes Super Eagles link-up as agent meets with Mourinho's club

In a pre-season Friendly, Super Eagles of Nigeria star Samuel Chukwueze was the star with a stunning goal for AC Milan in 9-0 win against Perth Glory.

Chukwueze eyes Super Eagles link-up as agent meets with Mourinho's club

Ayoola Kelechi 20:42 - 01.08.2025

Super Eagles star Samuel Chukwueze could follow in the footsteps of his compatriots as his agent reportedly meets with Turkish top brass

Samuel Chukwueze’s future looks set to shift away from Milan, as his agents hold face-to-face meetings in Istanbul with Turkish giants while Fulham intensify interest from England.

With his role at San Siro diminishing and a Super Eagles connection waiting abroad, the winger may be on the move sooner rather than later.

Chukwueze's representatives explore Besiktas and Fenerbahce options

The streets of Istanbul are buzzing, but not for the usual reasons. This time, it is because Samuel Chukwueze's agents are in town, reportedly holding direct meetings with both Besiktas and Fenerbahce to find a way out of Milan.

Nigeria's Samuel Chukwueze in training at AC Milan.

The Nigerian international cost the Rossoneri €21.1 million plus bonuses when he joined from Villarreal in 2023, but the expected impact never truly arrived.

Two seasons, 69 matches, and just eight goals later, Milan are ready to move on. The challenge? Milan want a permanent sale, but Besiktas have come to the table offering a loan with an option to buy, something that has yet to meet Milan’s demands.

Samu Chukwueze could unite with Boniface in Milan next season | IMAGO

Still, both Turkish sides remain firmly in the running. Fenerbahce, where José Mourinho is now head coach, could offer Chukwueze the reset he is looking for, and the club’s European ambitions make them an attractive landing spot.

Fulham plot Premier League reunion with Super Eagles stars

While the Istanbul talks are ongoing, Premier League side Fulham are quietly gaining ground in the chase for Chukwueze.

Alex Iwobi and Calvin Bassey
Fulham duo of Alex Iwobi and Calvin Bassey | IMAGO/PA Alex Iwobi and Calvin Bassey (Credit: Imago)

The West London club, already home to Nigerians Alex Iwobi and Calvin Bassey, see the winger as a direct replacement for Adama Traore, who is wanted by Nottingham Forest.

Fulham are reportedly preparing a formal proposal, and their Super Eagles connection could prove vital in convincing Chukwueze to make the switch.

AC Milan and Nigeria winger Samu Chukwueze | Imago

A move to England would reunite him with familiar faces and offer a platform to reignite his career in a league that suits his pace and style.