In the high-stakes world of Premier League transfers, scouting departments usually take the credit for a successful signing. However, at Craven Cottage, the resurgence of Samuel Chukwueze is being attributed to a much more personal touch: the persuasive power of Super Eagles teammate Alex Iwobi.
The AC Milan loanee has wasted no time making an impact in West London, but while his form is heating up the pitch, the Nigerian winger admits he wasn’t entirely prepared for the plummeting British mercury. In a candid, banter-filled exchange that has since gone viral, Chukwueze credited Iwobi for orchestrating a career-defining move, while simultaneously “slamming” him for failing to mention the brutal English winter.
After a frustrating stint in Italy where minutes were scarce and rhythm was hard to find, Chukwueze’s move to Fulham has looked like a masterstroke. The AFCON 2025 standout has rediscovered the explosive pace and technical flair that first catapulted him to stardom at Villarreal.
The transition has been seamless on the grass, largely thanks to the “Nigerian Connection” flourishing in the Fulham dressing room. During a lighthearted moment captured on TikTok, Chukwueze didn’t mince words regarding Iwobi’s role in his relocation.
“Alex, Alex, the best thing you did in your life was to allow me to come to this club,” Chukwueze remarked, acknowledging that escaping the San Siro sidelines for the Craven Cottage limelight has been a transformational experience.
However, the gratitude only extended so far. As the London breeze began to bite, Chukwueze realized his compatriot had omitted a crucial detail from the recruitment pitch: the weather.
When Iwobi questioned his teammate’s constant shivering and penchant for extra layers, the winger fired back with the quick wit fans have come to love.
“The worst thing you did also was that you didn’t tell me there was cold,” he added with a grin, highlighting a hilarious rift in their otherwise perfect partnership.
The synergy between the two Nigerians has provided Fulham with a dynamic attacking edge that has shifted the club’s momentum this season.
Feature Samuel Chukwueze (Fulham Stint)
Origin On Loan from AC Milan
Key Influence Alex Iwobi (Teammate/Recruiter)
Primary Complaint British Winter Temperatures
On-Field Status “Cooking” (Key Starter)
As the duo continues to spearhead Fulham’s mid-season surge, the rapport between them serves as a testament to the strength of the Super Eagles brotherhood. For the Fulham faithful, the sight of Chukwueze “cooking” on the wing is well worth a few complaints about the frost. If this form continues, the London cold will be a small price to pay for one of the most successful Premier League comebacks in recent memory.
