Newly elected African La Liga player Samuel Chukwueze targeted by Real Madrid

Samuel Chukwueze has been crowned the best African player of the season in La Liga. The Villarreal winger has had a difficult start to the season, but the arrival of coach Quique Setien has been a huge factor in his remarkable transformation. At the end of the season, the Nigerian international posted a tally of 13 goals and 11 assists in all competitions, marking his most productive season since joining the Ceramica stadium. His impressive performances caught the eye of several European clubs including Real Madrid, Aston Villa and Newcastle United. Chukwueze, a fast winger, arrived at Villarreal in 2019, first starting with the reserve team before being promoted to the first team.

Real Madrid active in the transfer market

In search of a striker to fill the void left by the departure of Karim Benzema, Real Madrid are exploring different avenues. The Spanish club have again expressed their interest in Samuel Chukwueze, the winger of Villarreal, according to the daily Marca. According to the Spanish media, the Madrid leaders want to know the terms necessary to recruit the Nigerian striker, considered one of the best dribblers in La Liga. This season, Chukwueze has played 37 games and scored 6 goals with the Yellow Submarines. He is under contract until June 2024, with a release clause set at 80 million euros.