Welcome to Chelsea, Christopher Nkunku!
Chelsea have signed France striker Christopher Nkunku from RB Leipzig for £52m, making him the first signing of Mauricio Pochettino’s reign. The 25-year-old scored 16 goals in 25 games in the Bundesliga last season and has won 10 caps for France. Nkunku is looking forward to the challenge of playing in the Premier League and is eager to show the Chelsea supporters what he can do on the pitch.
About Christopher Nkunku
Christopher Nkunku is a 25-year-old French striker who has been signed by Chelsea for £52m from RB Leipzig. He has won 10 caps for France and was named Bundesliga player of the season and German PFA player of the season in 2021-22 after scoring 20 goals and contributing 15 assists in the league. Nkunku made his France debut last year but missed the World Cup campaign because of a leg injury.
Nkunku’s Career Before Joining Chelsea
Before joining Chelsea, Nkunku spent four years at Paris St-Germain, where he won three Ligue 1 titles and two French Cups. He then joined Leipzig in 2019 and scored 16 goals in 25 games in the Bundesliga last season. He also scored in the final of the German Cup this month as Leipzig won the competition for the second successive year. They finished third in the Bundesliga last season.
What Does Nkunku Bring to Chelsea?
Laurence Stewart and Paul Winstanley, Chelsea’s co-sporting directors, said: “Christopher has proved himself one of the standout attacking players in European football over the past two seasons and will add quality, creativity and versatility to our squad.” Nkunku brings a wealth of experience to Chelsea, having played in Ligue 1 and the Bundesliga, as well as having 10 caps for France. He is a versatile player who can play as a striker or in midfield, and his goal-scoring record speaks for itself.
What Does Nkunku Have to Say About Joining Chelsea?
Nkunku said: “I am incredibly happy to be joining Chelsea. A big effort was made to bring me to the club. I am very excited for this challenge and will be proud to wear the Chelsea shirt. 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 looking forward to meeting my new coach and team-mates and showing the Chelsea supporters what I can do on the pitch.”
Conclusion
Christopher Nkunku is an exciting addition to Chelsea’s squad and will bring quality, creativity and versatility to the team. He has a wealth of experience, having played in Ligue 1 and the Bundesliga, as well as having 10 caps for France. He is looking forward to meeting his new coach and team-mates and showing the Chelsea supporters what he can do on the pitch. Welcome to Chelsea, Christopher Nkunku!