AC Milan are reportedly open to parting ways with Nigerian winger Samuel Chukwueze, just a year after securing his services from Villarreal.
Chukwueze, who joined the Rossoneri in the summer of 2023, has struggled to establish himself as a regular force at San Siro.
According to reports from Milan News, the club has now placed the 25-year-old on the transfer list ahead of the 2025/26 season.
Real Betis are said to be monitoring the situation closely and could offer the former Villarreal man a route back to familiar surroundings in La Liga.
The Andalusian side are reportedly weighing up a move, with Milan understood to be open to negotiations.
The winger’s time in Serie A has been marked by inconsistency, both in form and game time.
Across 69 appearances in all competitions, Chukwueze has registered eight goals and six assists—figures that have done little to justify the expectations that surrounded his arrival.
Milan’s decision is also expected to hinge on the plans of newly appointed head coach Massimiliano Allegri, who returned to the club this summer following his departure from Juventus.
Allegri is believed to be conducting a thorough evaluation of the current squad as he aims to reshape the team for the upcoming campaign.
Despite flashes of brilliance, Chukwueze has often found himself on the fringes of the starting XI, unable to replicate the level of impact he showcased in Spain.
His return to La Liga could serve as an opportunity to reignite a career that once promised far more.
The Nigerian international enjoyed notable success with Villarreal prior to his move to Italy, particularly under Unai Emery, where he developed a reputation for pace, flair, and unpredictability on the right wing.
Those attributes earned him the move to Milan, but he has found the tactical demands of Serie A more difficult to navigate.
For Milan, offloading Chukwueze could free up space and funds for new arrivals, as the club looks to mount a stronger title challenge in the coming season.
As the transfer window approaches, all eyes will be on whether Real Betis formalise their interest and offer Chukwueze the chance to rediscover his best form back in Spain.
