Samuel Chukwueze: Nigerian star trains with academy team in Uyo, gifts cash

Samuel Chukwueze: Nigerian star trains with academy team in Uyo, gifts cash

- Samuel Chukwueze is currently spending his summer holiday in Nigeria

- The Super Eagles winger was spotted training with an academy club in Uyo

- The Villarreal star scored goals in all competition at the just concluded season

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Samuel Chukwueze is not relenting in maintaining his fitness level as he was spotted in the state capital of Akwa-Ibom, Uyo

The Villarreal star chose to work harder ahead of the coming season instead of going for a summer holiday in exotic places.

The Super Eagles winger trained with an academy team Superstars academy not minding the turf and the risk of picking up an injury.

Samuel Chukwueze trains with academy team in Uyo, gifts cash
Samuel Chukwueze trains with academy team in Uyo, gifts cash. Photo Credit: Getty Images
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In photos released by Uzomedia TV, the 21-year-old gave cash gifts to the team and encouraged the young lads not to give up on their dreams.

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Chukwueze helped the Yellow Submarines to book a place in next season's Europa League competition after coming fifth on La Liga table.

Samuel Chukwueze trains with academy team in Uyo, gifts cash
Samuel Chukwueze trains with academy team in Uyo, gifts cash. Photo Credit: Getty Images
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The pacy winger scored four goals in 41 matches at the just concluded season and willing be playing under former Arsenal boss Unai Emery in the new campaign

He has been linked with a couple of top sides in Europe with Atletico Madrid and Napoli showing interest in the Nigerian international.

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Meanwhile, Legit.ng had earlier reported that Samuel Chukwueze has become a summer target for top Serie A side Napoli, according to reports from Italy.

The Naples based side are currently chasing French midfielder Jeremie Boga who plies his trade for another Serie A side Sassuolo.

But if a move for the former Chelsea star does not pull through Villarreal man Chukwueze will be be the next option for the club.

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Legit.ng had also reported that Spanish League giants Atletico Madrid are reportedly plotting a surprise transfer move for Nigerian winger Samuel Chukuweze this summer.

The 21-year-old attacker has scored four goals and five assists in 36 appearances for Villarreal this campaign as they currently sit fifth on the log.

Chelsea, Liverpool, and a few other top European clubs have shown interest in signing the Super Eagles star who won bronze at the Africa Cup of Nations championship last year.

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