“Chimerenka”: Samuel Chukwueze Teaches Premier League Fans How To Pronounce His Igbo Name, Video
- Super Eagles winger Samuel Chukwueze has joined Fulham on loan from AC Milan after a tough spell in Italy
- The Nigerian international went viral after teaching fans how to pronounce his full name, “Samuel Chimerenka Chukwueze”
- Chukwueze has set his sights on helping Fulham fight for a top-four finish this season to gain a European spot
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Samuel Chukwueze is ready for a new chapter after two difficult years at AC Milan.
The Super Eagles winger sealed a deadline day loan move to Fulham, even though the 26-year-old had been linked to several clubs all summer.
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A lack of playing time in Milan made a switch inevitable for Chukwueze, as Christian Pulisic was in fine form, which meant minutes for the Nigerian were limited, and speculation swirled until Fulham made their move.
Late on deadline day, Chukwueze completed his medical in London and signed a season-long loan deal with an option to buy, The Niche reports.
The deal could rise above €25 million, though Fulham are under no obligation to make the transfer permanent.
For Chukwueze, this is a chance to relaunch his career in the Premier League.
Chukwueze teaches fans how to pronounce his name
As is tradition with new signings, Fulham’s media team put Chukwueze in front of the camera to help supporters pronounce his name correctly.
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Born in Umuahia, Abia State, the winger proudly introduced himself, breaking down the sounds of his full name: “Samuel Chimerenka Chukwueze.”
The video quickly went viral, with fans appreciating the cultural impact and his warm delivery of his Igbo names.
For Chukwueze, it was a moment to share a part of his Igbo heritage with his new fanbase, and the move also sets him apart in a league where many names are often shortened or mispronounced.
By teaching fans early, he has given them the tools to celebrate him properly.
Chukwueze set season’s target for Fulham
Chukwueze is not at Craven Cottage to make up the numbers as he has made it clear he wants to help Fulham push for European football, Punch NG reports.
“I can’t wait to make a difference. I want to help Fulham get where they should be, the top four, in Europe. That is the most important thing,” he told the club’s official channel.
The 26-year-old winger joins a side already home to Nigerian teammates Alex Iwobi and Calvin Bassey, plus his former Villarreal clubmate Jorge Cuenca.
Their presence has already helped him settle quickly, and he is eager to hit the ground running.
With 45 goals across his European career so far, Chukwueze believes his ability to take on defenders one-on-one will add an edge to Marco Silva’s team.
If the Nigerian winger can find his form, Fulham may have pulled off one of the smartest deals of the window.
Samuel Chukwueze’s salary at Fulham
Earlier, Legit.ng reported that Chukwueze's salary has been released to the public after the winger joined Fulham from AC Milan on a season-long loan with an option to make it permanent.
Chukwueze will earn £120,000 (₦264 million) gross salary per week, more than the ₦175.6 million per week he earned during his time at San Siro, making the Nigerian the second-highest earner at the club.
Source: Legit.ng
