Chelsea is pleased to announce that Christopher Nkunku will become a member of the club from RB Leipzig in preparation for the 2023/24 season.
The 25-year-old, who has represented France 10 times, has reached an agreement on a six-year contract set to commence on July 1st.
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Expressing his joy, Nkunku stated, “I am extremely thrilled to be joining Chelsea. Substantial efforts were made to bring me to the club, and I eagerly anticipate meeting my new coach and teammates. I am determined to showcase my skills on the field and make the Chelsea supporters proud.
Having previously played in Ligue 1 and the Bundesliga, my aspiration is now to compete in the Premier League, one of the most formidable leagues in the world. I am tremendously excited for this new challenge and feel honored to wear the Chelsea shirt.”
Christopher Nkunku is set to transfer to Chelsea FC from RB Leipzig prior to the start of the 2023/24 season. Laurence Stewart and Paul Winstanley, Chelsea’s co-sporting directors, praised Nkunku as one of the standout attacking players in European football over the past two seasons.
They emphasized that his addition to the squad will bring quality, creativity, and versatility. They also expressed their anticipation for his integration with his new teammates ahead of the upcoming season.
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