Chukwueze rejected €15m Trabzonspor move, wants to prove himself at Milan
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Samuel Chukwueze turned down a €15m transfer offer from Turkish side Trabzonspor and is determined to fight for his place at AC Milan.
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Attributed to original sourceSamuel Chukwueze returned to Milan after a loan spell at Fulham and is reportedly determined to convince Ruben Amorim, rejecting a €15m move to Trabzonspor.
The striker has struggled to make his mark at San Siro since the €21.1m plus up to €7m in add-ons move from Villarreal in the summer of 2023.
Chukwueze wants new Milan chance Samuel Chukwueze of Fulham celebrates scoring his team’s fourth goal during the Premier League match between Fulham and Manchester City at Craven Cottage on December 02, 2025 in London, England. (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images) He was sent to Fulham last year on loan with an option to buy for €25m, but the Premier League side decided not to make that transfer permanent after three goals and four assists in 25 games.
Now Sport Mediaset insist the Nigeria international is convinced he can win over new coach Amorim during pre-season training if given the opportunity to prove himself.
This is why he reportedly turned down a move worth €15m to Trabzonspor, one that the Rossoneri were hoping would bring in fresh cash.
The potential exits of Rafael Leao and Christian Pulisic this summer also give Chukwueze hope he can find more playing time this season.
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What happened
Samuel Chukwueze has rejected a €15m bid from Turkish Süper Lig club Trabzonspor as he believes he can still succeed at AC Milan. The Nigerian winger has struggled for consistent minutes since joining Milan from Villarreal in 2023, but remains committed to proving his worth at San Siro. His decision to turn down a lucrative move signals confidence in his ability to turn his Milan career around under the current coaching setup.
Chance analysis
Chukwueze's rejection of Trabzonspor is a low-impact decision in the short term — Milan are unlikely to lose a key asset. However, it signals a player who values his Serie A platform over a financial reset, which may or may not translate into improved performances. For Milan's squad depth and wage structure, retaining a fringe player who could still contribute is mildly positive, but his playing time will remain contingent on tactical fit and competition for wide positions.
Milan retain a depth winger who rejected a €15m exit, slightly positive for squad continuity but unlikely to alter the starting XI.
Chukwueze staying at Milan does not materially change upcoming match predictions; treat as a minor squad stability signal.