In what is being described as a significant boost for Nigerian football, Super Eagles winger Samuel Chukwueze has completed a move to English Premier League side Fulham FC. The London-based club has secured the services of the dynamic forward, marking his return to English football after his previous stint in Spain with Villarreal and more recently, AC Milan in Italy.
Chukwueze’s switch to Fulham is not only a major step in his career but also a reunion of sorts, as he joins fellow Nigerian internationals Alex Iwobi and Calvin Bassey at Craven Cottage. Both players, already key figures in Marco Silva’s side, are expected to welcome the addition of their compatriot, whose flair and explosive pace on the wings have earned him a strong following among fans of the Nigerian national team.
The 24-year-old made headlines during his time with Villarreal, where he was instrumental in their UEFA Europa League triumph in 2021. His performances in La Liga earned him a move to Serie A giants AC Milan in 2023. However, limited playing time in Italy has prompted the U-17 World Cup winner to seek new opportunities in the Premier League, a competition widely followed in Nigeria and seen as a platform where African talents can thrive.
Sources close to the deal say Fulham’s technical team has been tracking Chukwueze for months, with the club viewing him as the ideal reinforcement to strengthen their attacking options. His arrival adds depth and experience to the squad, and his ability to play on either flank gives Marco Silva valuable tactical flexibility heading into the 2025/26 campaign.
For Nigerian supporters, this move is being celebrated as another win for the Super Eagles abroad. With Iwobi, Bassey, and now Chukwueze all plying their trade at Fulham, there is growing excitement about the club becoming an unofficial home for Nigerian talent in the Premier League. Fans across the country have taken to social media to express pride in the move, with many hopeful that regular minutes in England’s top flight will further sharpen Chukwueze’s form ahead of Nigeria’s World Cup qualifiers.
As the new season approaches, all eyes will be on Fulham to see how their Nigerian trio performs together. For Chukwueze, it is a fresh chapter, and for Nigerian football, it is yet another milestone in the growing global presence of its stars.