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Chukwueze’s Premier League Surge and Fulham’s Calculated Gamble

Fulham’s season has needed fresh electricity in wide areas and Samuel Chukwueze has stepped into that role with remarkable timing. According to Calcio Mercato, the winger arrived at Craven Cottage after what had been a complicated introduction to London life, with “a few too many benches before the spark that is changing history.” That spark has now become a wildfire.

The turning point was the dynamic victory at Tottenham, followed by a stunning brace against Manchester City. Calcio Mercato describes him as “the man of the moment, the most in-form player in the Premier League,” and that booming form has reignited memories of his vibrant spell at Villarreal.

One source close to Fulham’s dressing room reflected with real excitement, saying, “He is terrifying defenders again, he looks confident and fearless and we see that every day in training.”

Decision Deferred on Permanent Move

Fulham’s 5-4 thriller with Manchester City, a match in which the champions had once led 5-1, has only amplified the intrigue around Chukwueze’s future. The Premier League “amusement park of emotions,” as Calcio Mercato labelled it, has provided the perfect platform for his revival.

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The club hierarchy, however, is not rushing into a decision. As the original report outlines, “the possible permanent confirmation of the Nigerian will only be decided in the Primavera.” Senior Fulham figures want to see how he adapts over a longer stretch before committing significant funds.

A Fulham insider added, “There is admiration for him and real belief in his talent but the decision must fit the financial and sporting project.”

Win-Win Situation for Milan

Milan have watched developments from afar with satisfaction. As Calcio Mercato explained, they viewed the late-window move as a “win-win situation” that could relaunch Chukwueze’s trajectory. The Premier League stage has certainly accomplished that.

Crucially, the redemption figure has now been clarified. “The figure for the right to buy, according to what Calciomercato.com has learned, is 28 million.” For a player delivering match-defining performances, it is a fee that invites serious contemplation.

A Milan board member, speaking hypothetically from the sentiment of the report, might say, “We always knew he needed rhythm and minutes. England gives him that and we are pleased to see him flourish.”

Fulham’s Calculated Assessment

Fulham are excited but pragmatic. Performance, value, longevity and squad balance will all be monitored across the coming months. The message is clear. They will decide on the Nigerian’s long term future when emotions have cooled and the season’s trajectory is clearer.

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From a Fulham supporter’s perspective, this report lands with a mix of pride and curiosity. Watching Chukwueze tear through Premier League defences has been a joy, especially given the slow start that had some fans wondering whether he would settle. The Tottenham performance felt like a breakout and the brace against Manchester City was the moment many fans realised they might be witnessing something special.

The idea that the club will wait until spring makes sense. Fulham have made emotional decisions in the past and supporters generally approve of this new measured approach. That said, when a player is performing like this, the instinctive response from the fanbase is simple: secure him quickly. At £28m, the fee feels reasonable in the current market, especially for someone who injects speed, unpredictability and genuine threat into the side.

Fans also appreciate that Milan saw this as a win-win. It hints at the possibility that Fulham have stumbled upon a high ceiling talent whose confidence simply needed a fresh stage. The early hesitations now feel distant. If he keeps scoring, dribbling and dazzling as he has in recent weeks, many at Craven Cottage will be desperate for the club to push the button early and avoid a bidding war.

Chukwueze feels like a player who can lift the ceiling of the project, and supporters are already imagining how far he could take this side.