Fulham is pushing to make Samuel Chukwueze’s stay at Craven Cottage permanent, and they want a discount to do it. The Premier League club is in advanced negotiations with AC Milan to bring the Nigerian winger’s purchase price below the approximately €26 million (around £22 million) buy option embedded in his loan agreement.
Here’s the thing: Fulham already has the contractual right to sign Chukwueze at that price. But rather than simply exercising the clause, they’re trying to negotiate a lower fee, essentially asking Milan to take a haircut on a deal both sides already agreed to.
The deal structure and Chukwueze’s journey
Chukwueze arrived at Fulham on September 1, 2025, on a season-long loan from AC Milan. The arrangement included an option to buy that remains valid through the summer of 2026, giving Fulham a defined window to make their move.
The 27-year-old winger’s time in Italy was, by the numbers, a mixed bag. Across 70 appearances for Milan, Chukwueze scored 8 goals and provided 6 assists.
