Nkunku

Chelsea have completed a deal to sign RB Leipzig striker Christopher Nkunku next summer, according to reports.

Nkunku has 64 goals and 51 assists to his name in 159 appearances for Leipzig and won the German Cup last season, as well as being named Bundesliga Player of the Season. World Cup Nkunku, who missed the World Cup through injury, has long been linked with a move to Stamford Bridge after impressing in the Bundesliga and Champions League for Leipzig.

Chelsea transfer news: Christopher Nkunku's deal to join Chelsea has been 'confirmed' ahead of the January transfer window.

[Telefoot](https://www.getfootballnewsfrance.com/2022/leipzigs-christopher-nkunku-on-transfer-interest-its-flattering/) earlier this season, as quoted by [GFFN](https://www.getfootballnewsfrance.com/2022/leipzigs-christopher-nkunku-on-transfer-interest-its-flattering/), the highly sought-after forward broke his silence regarding his next step: "It’s no secret. [ Todd Boehly](https://www.football.london/chelsea-fc/news/armando-broja-surgery-injury-chelsea-25743007) refusing to push for a move in January instead. "I’ll have to reflect well and make a decision. He will be hoping that form will continue on his return to action as a torn knee ligament ruled him out of the World Cup with France last month. The 25-year-old brings an impressive record with him to the side, having scored 12 and assisted twice in just 15 Bundesliga appearances this season. The Blues are said to have everything signed and sealed, getting the "here we go" sign of approval from Romano, claiming he can now be considered a new Chelsea player.

SportsBrief.com News - Christopher Nkunku's transfer to Chelsea is reportedly signed and sealed and is expected to join the club next summer, move that will ...

Todd Boehly is understood to have committed to paying more than the €60million release clause in his contract. However, with Chelsea's depleted frontline, reports claimed he could join early in January. [Athletic](https://theathletic.com/3649418/2022/10/03/christopher-nkunku-chelsea-agreement/), the Frenchman signed a pre-contract to join [Chelsea](https://sportsbrief.com/football/chelsea/) for the 2023/24 season.

CHELSEA's deal to sign RB Leipzig star Christopher Nkunku is "signed" and "sealed", according to reports.The 25-year-old is expected to link up with h.

[Nkunku ](https://www.thesun.co.uk/who/christopher-nkunku/)underwent a the examination earlier that month with a view to signing for the Blues in 2023. [HOW TO GET FREE BETS ON THE WORLD CUP](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/betting-tips/19779073/football-free-bets-offers-bonus-new-sign-up/) [missing the World Cup due to a leg problem](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/20438709/france-christopher-nkunku-out-world-cup/) sustained in training ahead of the tournament. [Chelsea](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/team/1196660/chelsea/) have been hoping to conclude a deal for the Frenchman for some time, with [SunSport](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/19963485/chelsea-christopher-nkunku-transfer-medical-rb-leipzig/) exclusively reporting in September of a "secret" medical. [Fabrizio Romano](https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1604070635361157120) has now given the transfer his "Here We Go" approval. The 25-year-old is expected to link up with his new team-mates in July and will cost the Blues £53m.

Chelsea reportedly finalise a deal for RB Leipzig forward Christopher Nkunku, who will allegedly move to Stamford Bridge ahead of 2023-24.

[Graham Potter](/people/graham-potter/)'s side have also netted just 17 times in 14 matches, with the trio of [Kai Havertz](/people/kai-havertz/), [Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang](/people/pierre-emerick-aubameyang/) and [Armando Broja](/people/armando-broja/) having just eight goals between them in all competitions. [according to](/fwd/aHR0cHM6Ly90d2l0dGVyLmNvbS9GYWJyaXppb1JvbWFuby9zdGF0dXMvMTYwNDA3MDYzNTM2MTE1NzEyMA=/?fwd=https%3A%2F%2Ftwitter.com%2FFabrizioRomano%2Fstatus%2F1604070635361157120&sport=1&spName=Football&spArticle=x_Chelsea_'complete_Christop) transfer expert [Fabrizio Romano](/people/fabrizio-romano/), Chelsea have proceeded to finalise the transfer of Nkunku. [Chelsea](/football/chelsea/) have allegedly completed the transfer of [RB Leipzig](/football/rb-leipzig/) forward [Christopher Nkunku](/people/christopher-nkunku/), who is in line to join the club ahead of 2023-24.

According to journalist Fabrizio Romano, Chelsea have closed a deal to sign Christopher Nkunku, who will join the club from July 2023.

Nkunku joined RB Leipzig in 2019 for 13 million euros and from Paris Saint-Germain. He will now become another big signing for the German club, like Timo Werner. Chelsea and Nkunku's inner circle have reached a full agreement for him to join the London club from next July, i.e.

Chelsea have sealed the transfer for RB Leipzig forward Christopher Nkunku. However, the Frenchman will officially joining the Blues in 2023. Nkunku had.

Nkunku had a £53million release clause in his Leipzig contract, but transfer expert, Fabrizio Romano, claims the Blues paid around £10m more than that to get a deal done early. Nkunku had been heavily linked with the Premier League, but a deal was finally completed on Saturday. However, the Frenchman will officially joining the Blues in 2023.

Christopher Nkunku will be a Chelsea player in June 2023, according to Fabrizio Romano. Nkunku's move from RB Leipzig to Chelsea has been "signed and ...

It's all signed/sealed with RB Leipzig and player side." Christopher Nkunku To Chelsea "Signed And Sealed" Journalist Romano tweeted on Saturday: "Christopher Nkunku deal, signed and sealed — here we go now confirmed.

Liverpool legend John Barnes believes that Christopher Nkunku's transfer from RB Leipzig to Chelsea may prove to be a huge mistake.

[check our sport page](https://metro.co.uk/sport/). ‘He [Nkunku] is young but still quite experienced. [Croatia beat Morocco in thrilling match to claim third-place at 2022 World Cup](https://metro.co.uk/2022/12/17/world-cup-2022-croatia-beat-morocco-in-thrilling-third-place-playoff-17955120/?ico=more_text_links) [BonusCodeBets](https://bonuscodebets.co.uk/blog/a-sit-down-with-john-barnes-93/). [Privacy Policy](https://metro.co.uk/privacypolicy/) [Chelsea](https://metro.co.uk/tag/chelsea/?ico=auto_link_sport_P1_LNK1) may prove to be a huge mistake.

Chelsea sign Christopher Nkunku, Gareth Southgate staying on as England boss, Youssoufa Moukoko not close to a new contract at Borussia Dortmund, plus more.

[(Telegraph)](https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2022/12/17/jose-mourinho-considers-taking-portugal-job-weighs-whether-quit/) [(Mail)](https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-11549449/Cristiano-Ronaldo-hits-gym-looks-fit-searching-new-club.html) [(AS)](https://en.as.com/soccer/cruz-azul-offer-for-luis-suarez-confirmed-by-president-victor-velazquez-n/) [ (Mirror) ](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/chelsea-fight-real-madrid-seal-28757088) [(Mirror) ](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/liverpool-transfer-news-jude-bellingham-28758643) [(Fabrizio Romano, Twitter) ](https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1604068089687056384?s=20&t=exroG0o1mB4AwMxjLoMUYg) [(Sky Germany via Sun)](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/20787555/de-gea-man-utd-faces-free-transfer/) [(Talksport) ](https://talksport.com/football/1279920/) [(90min)](https://www.90min.com/posts/newcastle-stance-signing-khvicha-kvaratskhelia-napoli) [(Chronicle)](https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/eddie-howe-responds-england-talk-25778114?_ga=2.254718536.1530521785.1671304389-1892274142.1660405178) [(Telegraph) ](https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2022/12/17/gareth-southgate-set-stay-england-manager/) [(Sky Germany via Liverpool Echo) ](https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/youssoufa-moukokos-agent-confirms-contract-25775507)

Chelsea look to have completed a deal to sign Christopher Nkunku but the Frenchman has now been warned over making the move to Stamford Bridge because of ...

[Graham Potter](https://www.football.london/all-about/graham-potter), [who is just three months into his time at Chelsea](https://www.football.london/chelsea-fc/news/breaking-chelsea-graham-potter-tuchel-24962640), will be looking to solve the issues in front of goal and will be hoping the addition of Nkunku in the summer is a step in the right direction in that regard. Now, almost seven months after, Chelsea look to have got their man with a [ deal all agreed with Leipzig](https://www.football.london/chelsea-fc/transfer-news/breaking-christopher-nkunku-chelsea-transfer-25777009). If he goes to Chelsea, they should have patience with him and I don't think they have that with young players." The 33-year-old striker has shown glimpses of his deadliness in front of goal, but has only struck three times this season. [John Barnes](https://www.football.london/all-about/john-barnes) has said it's tough for young players to move to a club like Chelsea and excel, and has told the club to show more patience with the Frenchman. [Chelsea and Todd Boehly earn seven-figure transfer windfall as World Cup payments confirmed](https://www.football.london/chelsea-fc/transfer-news/chelsea-boehly-transfer-world-cup-25776672) [Todd Boehly's Chelsea plan given boost as Kai Havertz completes historic feat for Blues](https://www.football.london/chelsea-fc/news/todd-boehly-chelsea-kai-havertz-25776831) [Joao Felix, David Datro Fofana, Edson Alvarez – Chelsea transfer state of play ahead of January](https://www.football.london/chelsea-fc/transfer-news/felix-fofana-alvarez-chelsea-transfer-25771052) [What Christopher Nkunku has said on Chelsea transfer as deal 'confirmed' ahead of 2023 move](https://www.football.london/chelsea-fc/transfer-news/christopher-nkunku-chelsea-transfer-confirmed-25778070) [World Cup star can help Chelsea deal Todd Boehly's dream Declan Rice transfer with West Ham move](https://www.football.london/chelsea-fc/transfer-news/chelsea-declan-rice-dream-transfer-25776953) [Kai Havertz](https://www.football.london/all-about/kai-havertz), [Hakim Ziyech](https://www.football.london/all-about/hakim-ziyech), [Christian Pulisic](https://www.football.london/all-about/christian-pulisic) and [Raheem Sterling](https://www.football.london/all-about/raheem-sterling) are all looking to prove themselves at Chelsea, too, after big-money moves over the past few years. [BonusCodeBets](https://bonuscodebets.co.uk/blog/a-sit-down-with-john-barnes-93/). [Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang joined in the summer from Barcelona](https://www.football.london/chelsea-fc/transfer-news/chelsea-aubameyang-boehly-transfer-tuchel-24852934) but is yet to show the Chelsea faithful his full capabilities just yet. [Blues](https://www.football.london/chelsea-fc) have been long-term admirers of the 25-year-old as football.london [reported back in May for the first time](https://www.football.london/chelsea-fc/transfer-news/nkunku-chelsea-boehly-tuchel-transfer-24062569). [Christopher Nkunku to Chelsea transfer 'confirmed' as forward signs deal before January](https://www.football.london/chelsea-fc/transfer-news/breaking-christopher-nkunku-chelsea-transfer-25777009) [Nkunku](https://www.football.london/all-about/christopher-nkunku) over the summer transfer window but he ended up signing a contract extension with Leipzig.

Former Liverpool star, John Barnes has suggested that Christopher Nkunku made a mistake leaving Leipzig for Chelsea. It was widely reported on Saturday.

“He has great potential but Chelsea hasn’t been that great the last six months and I would hate to see a young talented player go to a club that is not structured at the moment. But Chelsea is not the right destination for Nkunku according to Barnes, who warned that the forward may not reach his potential at Stamford Bridge. Liverpool, Manchester United and former club PSG were interested in the Frenchman but Graham Potter’s Blues have won the raise for his signature.

Chelsea have signed RB Leipzig striker Christopher Nkunku on a long-term deal from July 2023 for a fee in excess of £53m, according to Fabrizio Romano.