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Samuel Chukwueze is a fresh transfer target for Trabzonspor, with the Turkish side weighing a move for the Super Eagles winger this summer. The AC Milan forward is being lined up as the club shops for attacking reinforcements.
The Gist
- Trabzonspor eyeing Samuel Chukwueze this summer
- Winger currently at AC Milan
- Turkish club seeking attacking reinforcements
The interest was reported by Turkish outlet Fanatik and picked up by Daily Post on 28 June 2026.
What Trabzonspor are planning for Samuel Chukwueze
Trabzonspor are said to be prepared to offer around €15 million. As an alternative, they are exploring a loan deal with a mandatory purchase clause.
AC Milan, however, value the 27-year-old higher, in the €25-30 million range. That gap will need to close before any deal moves forward.
The Italian club signed him from Villarreal for €21.1 million in 2023. They are unlikely to accept a heavy loss on that fee.
A season on loan at Fulham
Chukwueze spent the 2025/26 campaign on loan at Premier League side Fulham. The London club ultimately declined to make the move permanent.
He still contributed in England, returning three goals and four assists in 23 league appearances. The numbers suggest a player who can produce in a strong league.
With Fulham stepping aside, his next destination is now open. Trabzonspor have moved to test the waters.
A familiar Nigerian path
The Turkish Super Lig already hosts a Nigerian contingent at Trabzonspor. Striker Paul Onuachu is on the books, with reports also citing Anthony Nwakaeme.
That presence could ease any transition for Chukwueze. Settled compatriots often help new signings adapt quickly.
A career built in Europe
Chukwueze made his name at Villarreal, where he broke through as a teenager. He featured in the club’s run to the 2021 Europa League title.
His dribbling and directness earned the move to AC Milan in 2023. The Serie A switch promised a bigger stage, but his game time proved uneven.
The loan to Fulham was meant to revive his rhythm. While he chipped in goals and assists, it did not end in a permanent deal.
Still central to Nigeria’s plans
For the Super Eagles, Chukwueze offers pace and unpredictability on the flank. He has been part of Nigeria’s squads through major campaigns, including the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations.
Coaches value wingers who can beat a defender one-on-one. That quality keeps him in contention even during patchy club spells.
A settled role at Trabzonspor could restore his confidence ahead of Nigeria’s fixtures. Regular minutes tend to translate into sharper international form.
Trabzonspor are among Turkey’s biggest clubs and regularly chase European qualification. Adding a proven winger fits their ambition to compete at the top of the Super Lig.
The summer window gives both sides time to negotiate. If the valuation gap narrows, a deal could gather pace before the new season begins.
Until then, the move remains an expression of interest rather than an agreement. Nigerian supporters will hope a resolution keeps their winger playing regularly.
Why it matters
Chukwueze remains a key option on the wing for the Super Eagles. Regular club football would keep him sharp for Nigeria’s upcoming fixtures.
A clear role at Trabzonspor could revive his rhythm after a stop-start spell in England. For now, the clubs are still some way apart on price.
Nigerian fans will watch the talks closely. The winger’s form at club level often feeds directly into his national-team displays.
