Samuel Chukueze scores to equalize for AC Milan against Manchester United in pre-season friendly

Samuel Chukueze found the back of the net for AC Milan to level the score against Manchester United in a pre-season friendly held at Tarczyński Arena in Wroclaw, Poland on August 15, 2026. The equalizer offered a glimpse of what the Nigerian winger might bring to the Rossoneri’s campaign next season, and it came at a moment when his future at the club had been the subject of considerable speculation. For a player who cost AC Milan a reported €21.1 million when he arrived from Villarreal in July 2023, the goal carried more weight than your average pre-season tap-in. A loan spell that rebuilt his stock Chukueze spent the 2025-26 season on loan at Fulham in the Premier League, where he finally found some consistency. In 25 appearances for the Cottagers, he contributed three goals and four assists. His time at Craven Cottage also attracted attention from Serie A rivals. Both Fiorentina and Bologna reportedly expressed interest in bringing the 25-year-old on board. Milan, however, chose to keep him in the fold for the 2026-27 season, signaling that head coach Ruben Amorim sees a path for Chukueze in his plans. What the friendly tells us about Milan’s pre-season Chukueze’s equalizer agai...