Fulham winger Chukwueze admits ‘I Wasn’t given the time I needed in Serie A’ with Milan | OneFootball

Samuel Chukwueze has reflected on his brief spell in Serie A with Milan, admitting he struggled to find space and continuity before moving on loan to Fulham.

Speaking to On Sport while away with Nigeria at the Africa Cup of Nations, via Milanista, the winger opened up about his experience in Italy, his current situation in the Premier League, and the possibility of a future return. Although now representing Fulham, Chukwueze remains under contract with AC Milan and insists his connection with the Rossoneri has not been severed.

Samuel Chukwueze takes a penalty during the shoot-out after the pre-season friendly between Milan and Arsenal in Singapore in July, 2025 Samuele Ricci prior to the pre-season friendly between Arsenal and AC Milan in Singapore (picture via www.acmilan.com).

“I miss Milan,” Chukwueze admitted. “It’s my second home. My family are still there, so of course I miss the city. They are doing well and I wish them all the best, I’m still a Milan player, after all, because I’m only on loan.”

Chukwueze picks Milan to finish top four in Serie A

The Nigerian international also spoke positively about Milan’s title challenge this season, backing his former side to remain firmly in the race. “You can see what Milan are doing, they’re playing very well,” he said. “If they keep pushing like this, I think they can win. I’m sure they’ll finish in the top four because their level has been really high.”

Samuel Chukwueze joins Fulham from AC Milan

Looking back on his time in Italy, Chukwueze was candid about the difficulties he faced adapting to Serie A. “I don’t think I was given the time or the opportunities I needed,” he explained. “But that’s football. I just have to keep working. Maybe one day I’ll return to Serie A, or La Liga, or stay in the Premier League. English football probably suits my style better than Italian tactics.”

Chukwueze also reserved special praise for new teammate Luka Modrić, calling him “one of the best players I’ve ever played with,” and for Zlatan Ibrahimović, whose influence he described as motivational across the entire Milan dressing room.