AC Milan ahead Samuel Chukwueze says his time away from his membership to play within the Africa Cup of Nations for Nigeria is not going to be value it if he fails to win the event, PUNCH Sports activities Additional studies.
The winger is considered one of three gamers within the Nigerian squad, together with Victor Osimhen and Ademola Lookman, who play within the Italian Serie A.
Earlier than becoming a member of Nigeria on the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations in Ivory Coast, he made 19 appearances for the Rossoneri in all competitions, scoring twice in 4 video games within the Champions League.
“I can't go away Milan to come back right here and never win a trophy, I actually need it. I need to make my nation proud and I don't need to waste my membership's time in useless. I’ve to battle for my place and win,” Chukwueze mentioned by way of Calciomercato.
The winger additionally mentioned the primary distinction between Serie A and Spain's LaLiga was the bodily model of play within the Italian high flight.
The Nigerian joined Milan from Villarreal earlier than the beginning of the brand new season for a reported €28 million, together with extras.
On the Spanish membership, the winger scored 37 objectives and supplied 31 assists in 207 appearances for the senior group, however has but to make a lot of an affect in Italy.
When requested by reporters whether or not he most well-liked Serie A or LaLiga, Chukwueze replied: “I want each. In Spain all the things occurs on the ball. In Italy all the things is extra bodily, it's a matter of adapting. For me it’s a new problem, I’m studying, however I’ve to maintain working to adapt.
“After I was within the museum I noticed the seven Champions Leagues, the Ballon d'Ors, it was a incredible feeling as a result of Milan is without doubt one of the largest golf equipment on this planet, with an enormous profile, the place (Marco) van Basten, Kaka , (Andriy) Shevchenko performed.
“There's a bit little bit of strain and stuff, however for me it's a dream come true.”
