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Serie A side AC Milan players were happy to see Nigeria's AFCON 2023 star Samuel Chukwueze back in training at the club.
Italian giants AC Milan gave Super Eagles winger Samuel Chukwueze a hero’s welcome on his return from international duty with Nigeria.
Pulse Sports Nigeria reports that Chukwueze has returned to training after helping Nigeria to a podium finish at the 34th AFCON in Cote d’Ivoire.
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Chukwueze returns to Milan
The 24-year-old was part of the Super Eagles’ failed attempt to end Nigeria’s 10-year wait for another AFCON title.
He featured in five of the seven matches Nigeria played and three of them, including the final against the host nation, Cote d’Ivoire.
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However, despite creating the highest big chances for Nigeria, the former Villarreal man ended the competition with no goal or assist.
Following the post-AFCON celebrations in Abuja, Chukwueze has returned to his base in Italy and was warmly welcomed back by the club and his teammates.
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In a video shared by the Rossoneri on Instagram, the Super Eagles winger was seen walking into a training session, with his teammates running to embrace and welcome him.
“We missed you ,too,” Milan captioned the video on their official account.
Chukwueze was overwhelmed with emotions before he was pictured spending some time with his manager, Stefano Pioli.
“Hi Milan fans, i am back,” Chukwueze said. “I am so happy to be back, i missed you guys,” he added.
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Chukwueze is expected to be available for selection when Milan face Monza on Sunday in the Serie A, but could still make the team for the game against Rennes in the Europa League on Thursday night.
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