What Chukwueze’s €30m valuation means for Milan, Fulham and the Super Eagles ahead of AFCON 2025

Super Eagles winger Samuel Chukwueze’s resurgence in England has done more than boost his confidence; it’s completely rewritten the expectations around him.

AC Milan now believe they can command as much as €30 million for him, Fulham are seriously considering making his stay permanent, and the Super Eagles may finally have a version of Chukwueze capable of transforming their AFCON 2025 campaign.

But the deeper story lies in how this revival happened, not on his traditional right wing, but surprisingly on the left.

At Fulham, Marco Silva has unlocked a freer, more unpredictable Chukwueze, a tactical switch first recognised by Pulse Sports Nigeria, which could become one of Eric Chelle’s biggest weapons at AFCON.

This €30 million valuation reflects more than just output; it reveals a discovery, a new Chukwueze in a new role at the perfect time.

Just months ago, Milan anticipated a loss on Chukwueze, who arrived on an initial €20m move from Villarreal, after his inconsistent spell in Serie A.

Struggling for rhythm, form, game time, and confidence, the forward’s future looked bleak.

Now, his Premier League form from the left wing after the latest masterclass against Man City has restored his market value and attracted renewed interest.

Milan are confident they can push Fulham or another Premier League club toward a €30 million fee.

What was once expected to be a financial loss for Milan could soon become a profitable sale, showing how form and tactical adaptation can redefine a player’s worth.

Fulham didn’t just help Chukwueze rediscover his form; Marco Silva reinvented him. Playing on the left now allows Chukwueze to cut inside onto his stronger left foot with more space, carrying the ball diagonally into threatening zones.

He creates overloads with overlapping full backs, becomes harder to predict, and plays with newfound freedom, a subtle but masterful tweak that changes everything.

Fulham now face a big decision: secure this newly unlocked star permanently or risk Milan selling him elsewhere. Their choice will decide if Chukwueze cements a Premier League career or returns to Italy.

Pulse Sports Nigeria spotted it first that Chukwueze on the left could be Nigeria’s secret weapon as Super Eagles target a fourth AFCON win..

This new role offers clearer shooting angles, cleaner ball-carrying lanes, more room to combine with Victor Osimhen (if fit), and a direct threat that defenders can’t anticipate.

This left-footed inside forward role is rarely used by the Super Eagles but could fix the team’s persistent struggle to create consistently from wide areas in major tournaments.

A confident, in-form Chukwueze playing in a role that suits him provides Nigeria with a fresh goal source, tactical unpredictability, an ability to break low defensive blocks, and flexibility to switch wings if needed.

With AFCON just around the corner, the timing couldn’t be better.

For Milan, it’s a chance to cash in at peak value. For Fulham, it’s a make-or-break moment to secure a vital player or risk losing him after discovering his best role.

For Nigeria, it means having a winger finally ready to deliver on the big stage, possibly from a new, more dangerous position.

Chukwueze’s €30 million valuation isn’t just about money, it confirms he’s rediscovering and redefining himself. No longer just a prospect, he’s a weapon, for club, country, and the future.