Christopher Nkunku Archives ⋆ LSU

Oct132022 by JBNo Comments

Chelsea to complete £52m signing before World Cup starts

Transfer Info, Bundesliga, Premier League

Chelsea are planning to complete their €60m (£51.9m) deal to sign RB Leipzig star Christopher Nkunku before the World Cup starts, according to reports in Germany. It’s believed that the 24-year-old underwent a medical in Frankfurt in the closing stages of the summer window after reaching an initial agreement with Chelsea. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); According to Bild, Chelsea are now finalising the transfer with RB Leipzig and the Premier League club expect Nkunku to sign a five-year deal before the World Cup kicks off on November 20. Nkunku is currently vying for a place in France’s World Cup squad and remains in contention after playing as a substitute in both of their Nations League games during the September international break. The 24-yea...

Oct72022 by JBNo Comments

Joe Cole & Ferdinand give verdict on Chelsea’s decision to sign Nkunku

Premier League

Joe Cole and Rio Ferdinand have endorsed Chelsea’s pursuit of RB Leipzig star Christopher Nkunku. The Blues are close to agreeing a deal to sign the 24-year-old, although nothing has been signed and the player is yet to make the final decision on his future. atOptions = { 'key' : '677bec88d5359434973f045e310a9066', 'format' : 'iframe', 'height' : 250, 'width' : 300, 'params' : {} }; document.write(''); Nkunku enjoyed a breakthrough season in 2021-22, scoring 35 goals in all competitions. He has continued to impress this campaign, netting nine goals in 13 matches. The Frenchman’s form has caught the attention of some European clubs but Chelsea appear to have stolen a march on their rivals, with reports claiming Nkunku had signed a pre-contract agreement and eve...

Oct42022 by JBNo Comments

RB Leipzig boss responds to claims Nkunku has agreed Chelsea move

Transfer Info, Bundesliga, Premier League

RB Leipzig manager Marco Rose has dismissed reports Christopher Nkunku has agreed a deal to join Chelsea as ‘speculation’ and says he is not paying any attention to it. On Monday, it was reported that the London club had stolen a march on a host of European teams by convincing Nkunku to sign a pre-contract agreement that will see him move to the club in the summer of 2023. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Frenchman has a £52.7m release clause that becomes active next year, but Chelsea have decided to pay in excess of that fee now in order to secure a deal. What Fernandes & Lisandro Martinez did to Man Utd teammates during Man City loss Pep Guardiola reveals the difference between Haaland & Messi Christopher Nkunku finally signs pre...

Oct32022 by JBNo Comments

Christopher Nkunku finally signs pre-contract agreement with Chelsea for 2023 transfer

Transfer Info, Bundesliga, Premier League

Christopher Nkunku has signed a pre-contract agreement with Chelsea and will move to the club next summer in a big-money deal, according to reports. The Frenchman was chased by a number of clubs during the most recent transfer window but RB Leipzig convinced him to extend his contract – though it included a release clause which would become active in the summer of 2023. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); According to The Athletic, Chelsea have even agreed to pay far in excess of that figure now in order to beat off competition from some Europe’s biggest clubs and already have a full agreement in place with the player. ‘You’ve Fernandes, two others, couldn’t play’ – Pep Guardiola criticizes Man Utd Arsene Wenger criticises Man Utd duo for exposing t...

Sep302022 by JBNo Comments

Christopher Nkunku undergoes ‘secret’ Chelsea medical ahead of 2023 switch

Transfer Info, Bundesliga, Premier League

RB Leipzig star Christopher Nkunku has already completed a secret medical at Chelsea last summer, ahead of rumours he will join the Blues. Word stemming from the German media on Thursday points towards one of Bundesliga club RB Leipzig’s star performers preparing for a move to the Premier League, with Chelsea. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Nkunku, of course, was hotly tipped for a departure from the Red Bull Arena throughout this past summer window. This came after the 24-year-old, enjoyed a breakout campaign, to the tune of 35 goals and 20 assists in all competitions. Scholes names Man Utd duo who ‘aren’t great footballers’ & don’t suit Erik ten Hag Cristiano Ronaldo’s Man Utd exit plan confirmed as retirement date settled Bacary Sagna...