Milan Eyes a Cash Boost as Chukwueze's Fulham Loan Could Turn Permanent

Overview: Milan's Dilemma on Chukwueze

In the upcoming summer transfer window, a player loaned to the Premier League this season is near a permanent status change. Fulham are pushing to exercise a buy option that would see Samuel Chukwueze return to Milan at the end of the season.

Sources indicate the deal could be worth around €24 million, potentially rising to €28 million with add-ons, a sum that would boost Milan's coffers ahead of the next window.

Contract details and timing

Chukwueze joined Fulham on loan in September 2025, with a final purchase clause at season's end. The 26-year-old Nigerian winger arrived at Milan from Villarreal in the summer of 2023 but did not consistently convince at San Siro, recording 8 goals and 6 assists in 70 appearances across all competitions.

Standings, form, and outlook

Milan currently sit second in Serie A with 63 points, six behind leaders Inter, while Fulham occupy ninth in the Premier League with 44 points from 31 games. Despite modest numbers at Fulham (3 goals and 4 assists in 19 appearances), the English club have been convinced to keep him for the long term, highlighted by a brace against Manchester City in the league. Read also: Real Madrid could influence the fate of a player in Italian football. Humor: If transfer talks moved as fast as his highlight reels, this deal would be sealed by halftime. And Milan's budgeting is so optimistic that even their spreadsheet wears sunglasses.

Punchline 1: If transfers moved as quickly as his dribbles, this deal would be wrapped by halftime.

Punchline 2: Milan’s finances are so optimistic they file their invoices with a smile, just in case they’re approved by a crystal ball.