Chelsea beat competition for RB Leipzig star Christopher Nkunku with record-breaking £52m transfer
Chelsea secure £52m signing of Christopher Nkunku from RB Leipzig The French international excelled with 16 goals and 6 assists in just 25 league games this season Stay tuned with Sky Sports for more updates on the summer transfer window
Chelsea have officially announced the signing of French forward Christopher Nkunku from RB Leipzig for a transfer fee of £52m. Nkunku is set to join the club on July 1 and has agreed to a six-year contract at Stamford Bridge.
Nkunku expressed his immense joy upon joining Chelsea, having successfully emerged from the Paris Saint-Germain youth system.
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"I am grateful for the tremendous effort made to bring me to this club and I eagerly await the opportunity to meet my new coach and teammates. I am excited to showcase my abilities on the field and make a positive impression on the loyal Chelsea supporters."
Nkunku, with his impressive record of 16 goals and six assists in 25 Bundesliga appearances this season, possesses versatility, being able to excel both as a centre forward and in the No 10 position. He now sets his sights on the Premier League, a highly competitive league and one of the strongest in the world. This exciting challenge awaits him, and he eagerly anticipates donning the Chelsea shirt with pride.
Laurence Stewart and Paul Winstanley, the co-sporting directors of Chelsea, expressed their admiration for Christopher as he has established himself as one of the most impressive attacking players in European football during the last two seasons. They believe that his inclusion in our squad will bring an added level of quality, creativity, and versatility.
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Christopher Nkunku is headed to the Premier League
"He has showcased his exceptional skills at the highest echelons of football, both with RB Leipzig and the French national team. We eagerly anticipate his integration with his new comrades as we approach the upcoming season."
Nkunku marks Chelsea's second acquisition this summer, following the signing of 16-year-old Ecuadorian midfielder Kendry Paez from Independiente del Valle for a fee of €20m (£17.27m). However, Nkunku will only join the club in 2025, upon reaching the age of 18.
