New coach of Villarreal Unai Emery has slammed the door on Samuel Chukwueze leaving the club this summer despite concrete interest from Atletico Madrid, owngoalnigeria.com understands.
Chukwueze is a subject of a bid from Atletico Madrid who are keen on having him this summer in a deal that could see him take the place of Thomas Lemar in the plans of coach Diego Simeone .
Talks were believed to be at an advanced stage between his representatives and the club but new coach Emery has told the player that he is part of his plans for next season.
Emery in a chat with the players representatives outlined how the left footed forward fits into his plans next season owing to his impressive performance in the last round of laliga games played after the lockdown.
Despite assuring Chukwueze of his spot the coach is however close to landing Takefuso Kubo On loan from Real Madrid. A left footed player who plays in same position like Chukwueze.
Osas Mahawi
