Chelsea complete Christopher Nkunku signing from Leipzig

Chelsea have accomplished the signing of ahead Christopher Nkunku from RB Leipzig, the membership introduced on Tuesday.

The France worldwide has put pen to paper on a six-year deal at Stamford Bridge after his four-year spell within the Bundesliga.

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“I am incredibly happy to be joining Chelsea,” Nkunku advised the club’s website. “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.

“Having performed in Ligue 1 and the Bundesliga, I now wish to play within the Premier League, one of many strongest leagues on the planet. I’m very excited for this problem and can be proud to put on the Chelsea shirt.”

Nkunku, 25, has been one of many standout performers in Germany for various years and was named Bundesliga Player of the Season and German PFA Player of the Season within the 2022-23 marketing campaign.

He additionally helped Leipzig win back-to-back German Cups and contributed 23 objectives in all competitions final season.