The 22-year-old has been praised by his compatriot after helping the Yellow Submarine clinch the European trophy for the first time in their history
Barcelona women forward Asisat Oshoala has congratulated Samuel Chukwueze after winning the Europa League title with Villarreal.
Unai Emery’s men won the trophy for the first time in their history after defeating Manchester United penalties.
The regular time had ended 1-1 after Edinson Cavani strike cancelled out Gerard Moreno's opening goal in the encounter.
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Chukwueze made 11 appearances in the European competition, scoring one goal and providing four assists in the run to the title win.