AC Milan’s new head coach Ruben Amorim has confirmed that Nigerian winger Samuel Chukwueze will remain at the club for the 2026/27 season, ending weeks of transfer speculation and blocking what would have been a permanent move to Fulham.
Amorim made the announcement on July 9, 2026, during interviews following his appointment as Milan’s new manager. His reasoning was tactical and blunt.
“Chukwueze is staying with us; we need players who can play one-on-one.”
That single sentence killed Fulham’s hopes of converting a season-long loan into a permanent deal, reportedly valued at around €24 million.
The loan, the numbers, and the blocked deal
