The Super Eagles forward and Villarreal’s winger Samuel Chukwueze has opened up on his old love for Chelsea. The 20-year-old has been linked with an exit from the Estadio de la Ceramica, with Liverpool being reportedly most interested.
However, the talented footballer rules out a January transfer and hints his favourite club is based rather far from Merseyside.
“I was supporting Chelsea. I used to support every team that featured a Nigerian. So my love for Chelsea then was because of [John Obi] Mikel,” the Villarreal starlet told Nigerian outlet Soccer Net.
“I am not going [to Chelsea] because I am a Villarreal player and need to get my confidence more. For now, I am a Villarreal player. I am not interested in any other club, I don’t want to be distracted by anything anybody is saying.
“I want to concentrate and see how we [Villarreal] can remain up there among the best in Spain. For now, I need maximum concentration.
Maybe in the future, a movement is possible but right now my attention is on Villarreal. I want to focus well on my club and gain more confidence. Maybe when the time is ripe, I can move.”
This season, the winger has registered 3 goals and 2 assists in 14 La Liga appearances. Chukwueze is valued at around €30m.