Chelsea confirm Christopher Nkunku signing from RB Leipzig

Chelsea confirm Christopher Nkunku signing from RB Leipzig

Ifeanyi Ufomadu 10:45 - 20.06.2023

Chelsea have confirmed the arrival of France international Christopher Nkunku from RB Leipzig on a six-year contract.

Christopher Nkunku is officially joining Chelsea from RB Leipzig after the Premier League side agreed to trigger his £51m release clause.

Nkunku is a Blue!

"I am incredibly happy to be joining Chelsea," said Nkunku, who came through the Paris Saint-Germain youth system.

"A big effort was made to bring me to the club and I am looking forward to meeting my new coach and team-mates and showing the Chelsea supporters what I can do on the pitch."

Nkunku was once again influential for Leipzig in the Bundesliga last season scoring 16 goals and providing six assists in 25 appearances.

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