AC Milan are at a critical juncture regarding the future of sought-after Nigerian midfielder Victor Eletu, Soccernet.ng reports.
Eletu, who suffered from a meniscus injury that kept him out of action for several weeks in 2024, has enjoyed an impressive resurgence.
Since his return to full fitness, the 19-year-old midfielder has been a revelation and is attracting widespread interest from clubs across Europe and Major League Soccer (MLS).
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The Lagos-born youngster has been pivotal in AC Milan’s Primavera championship campaign, earning the attention of Milan Futuro.
Eletu has featured in nine of Milan’s U20 18 games, scoring once in the 3-1 win away to Fiorentina in October.
Under the watchful eye of Daniele Bonera, head coach of Milan’s Serie C Under-23 team, Eletu has shown remarkable growth, even earning a call-up for the Coppa Italia clash against Torres.
Milan recognises Eletu’s potential and hopes to secure his long-term future.
The midfielder’s current contract, signed in December 2022, is set to expire on June 30.
Negotiations for an extension are imminent, but the club faces competition from suitors in France, Belgium, and the MLS, according to Tuttomercatoweb.
With just months remaining on his deal, Eletu is free to explore other opportunities, raising the stakes for Milan.
Eletu’s football journey began at Prince Kazeem Eletu Academy in Lagos, where his talent earned him a scholarship to AC Milan in 2018.
Progressing through the ranks, he captained the Under-19 side during the 2022–23 season.
In February 2024, he received his first senior team call-up for Serie A and Europa League matches, though he is yet to debut at that level.
Internationally, Eletu shone for Nigeria at the 2023 FIFA U-20 World Cup, helping the Flying Eagles defeat Italy and Argentina en route to the quarterfinals.
