Fulham Football Club (FC) have made headlines on transfer deadline day by securing the signature of Nigerian international, Samuel Chukwueze, in a move that underlines the club’s ambition to strengthen its attacking options for the new Premier League season.
The 26-year-old winger, who joins from Italian giants AC Milan, arrives at Craven Cottage on a season-long loan deal with an option to make the transfer permanent for a fee in the region of €25 million. The move comes after months of speculation linking the Super Eagles star with a switch to West London, following Fulham’s sustained interest since the beginning of the year.
Fulham’s vice-chairman Tony Khan described Chukwueze as “an explosive athlete and a tremendous talent,” emphasizing that his arrival is expected to inject pace, flair, and creativity into Marco Silva’s side. The club’s management sees him as a marquee addition who can complement compatriots Alex Iwobi and Calvin Bassey, both of whom are already integral to the squad.
The deal for Chukwueze was part of a dramatic double swoop on deadline day, with Fulham also landing Brazilian winger Kevin from Shakhtar Donetsk in a club-record signing. Together, the two additions are intended to transform Fulham’s attacking dynamic as they look to compete at the top end of the table.
Chukwueze, renowned for his blistering pace, trickery on the ball, and ability to cut inside from the right flank, has long been regarded as one of Africa’s most exciting attacking talents. Having made his name at Villarreal before moving to AC Milan, he brings both Champions League pedigree and international experience with the Super Eagles.
At Fulham, he is expected to provide direct competition for places with the likes of Harry Wilson and Adama Traoré, while also linking up with Iwobi to give the Cottagers a strong Nigerian core. For Marco Silva, the signing represents an opportunity to sharpen his forward line and offer new tactical flexibility in wide positions.
The move signals Fulham’s determination to build on last season’s progress and aim for a push towards European qualification. The addition of Chukwueze is not only a statement of intent in footballing terms but also a boost to the club’s global profile, with Nigerian and African fans expected to follow his journey closely in England.
Both Chukwueze and Kevin are expected to make their debuts after the international break, with Fulham’s next Premier League outing scheduled for September 13 against Leeds United.
For Fulham, the deadline-day capture of Samuel Chukwueze is more than just a transfer—it is a declaration of ambition.
For Chukwueze, it is a chance to reignite his career in the Premier League spotlight, with the support of a club that believes firmly in his ability to deliver.
