Christopher Nkunku has joined Chelsea in a deal worth £52 million, with the Frenchman signing a six-year contract at Stamford Bridge.
Chelsea have made an official statement to confirm that they have secured the services of Christopher Nkunku. The French international has signed a six-year contract running until June 30, 2029. And the Blues are shelling out £52 million to sign the versatile attacker from Bundesliga club RB Leipzig.
Christopher Nkunku has become a highly sought-after figure in the market since joining RB Leipzig from Paris Saint-Germain in July 2019. The 25-year-old was not getting regular game time at Parc des Princes. And his incredible output at the Bundesliga club vindicated his decision to move abroad.
The French international amassed 70 goals and 56 assists in 172 appearances for RB Leipzig. And he managed to contribute to 32 strikes in just 36 outings despite enduring an injury-riddled 2022/23 campaign. But Nkunku’s stint with Leipzig has ended as he has joined Chelsea. And he has expressed his delight at completing the move following the announcement.
Nkunku said, “I am incredibly happy to be joining Chelsea. A big effort was made to bring me to the club and I am looking forward to meeting my new coach and teammates and showing the Chelsea supporters what I can do on the pitch.”
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— Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) June 20, 2023
He added, “Having played in Ligue 1 and the Bundesliga, I now want to play in the Premier League, one of the strongest leagues in the world. I am very excited for this challenge and will be proud to wear the Chelsea shirt.”
According to the ever-reliable BBC, Chelsea will pay £52 million to RB Leipzig to sign the Frenchman. And the 25-year-old, who set the Bundesliga ablaze with his performances has penned a six-year contract. The deal will run until June 30, 2023. So the Blues have formalised the agreement, as expected.
Meanwhile, they are keen on offloading multiple players in the summer transfer window to balance their books. And Kai Havertz seems like Chelsea’s cash cow amid widespread links with Arsenal. It will be interesting to see if the West London club can create a formidable squad to help Mauricio Pochettino challenge on all fronts following the arrival of Christopher Nkunku from RB Leipzig.
