Samuel Chukwueze: Milan star excited for fresh start under new boss Allegri

AC Milan’s Nigerian winger, Samuel Chukwueze, is full of enthusiasm ahead of the 2025-26 season under new boss Max Allegri.

Allegri, who took over from Portuguese manager Sergio Conceiçao in May, has led the Rossoneri through three pre-season matches during their recent Asia tour.

The team secured two wins, culminating in a dominant 9-0 victory against the Australian side Perth Glory on Thursday, with Chukwueze scoring the fourth goal.

The 25-year-old winger, who joined Milan from Villarreal in 2023, is optimistic about the club’s prospects under Allegri’s leadership.

“Coach Allegri is a great coach, everyone knows that; he’s won a lot in his career. And being here now, he wants to win trophies with Milan too,” Chukwueze told Milan News, reflecting his confidence in Allegri’s trophy-winning ambitions.

Chukwueze was ranked 25th in PulseSports30 for 2025.

Meanwhile, another Nigerian in the news, Ademola Lookman, remains keen on joining Inter Milan, despite the Italian giants having their first bid rejected.

The 27-year-old forward scored 20 goals in 41 appearances for Atalanta last season and will be an outstanding addition to Christian Chivu's side ahead of the 2025-26 season.