US EditionAC Milan Signs Speedy Christopher Nkunku From Chelsea
Christopher Nkunku joins AC Milan on a five-year deal for €42 million after limited Premier League play, aiming to boost Milan's attacking options, Milan's eighth signing this summer.
- On Saturday, AC Milan confirmed Christopher Nkunku's permanent transfer from Chelsea, signing the French forward to a five-year contract.
- After a difficult spell at Stamford Bridge, Christopher Nkunku was omitted from Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca's opening two Premier League squads, with Maresca citing competition from Chelsea teammate Cole Palmer as a reason for limited minutes Friday.
- The deal is reported to be worth 42 million and Nkunku will wear squad number 18, signing a contract until 30 June 2030.
- Chelsea could see more exits as Nicolas Jackson, Senegal international, is reportedly close to joining Bayern Munich on loan, triggering Facundo Buonanotte's arrival from Brighton & Hove Albion on a one-year loan.
- Known for his speed, Christopher Nkunku will add pace and 1-on-1 ability to Milan's attacking unit, having played 172 games for RB Leipzig and made 14 appearances for France.
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Christopher Nkunku has signed a five-year contract with AC Milan. A new country and a new challenge for Christopher Nkunku, who officially left Chelsea FC this Saturday, having joined him in 2023 from RB Leipzig in Germany. The French international striker (14 caps, 1 goal) has signed with AC Milan for the next five seasons. A transfer worth €43 million including bonuses. The deal is estimated by L'Equipe at €43 million, including bonuses. In ac…
Transfer: Chelsea confirm deal for Nkunku as Jackson heads to Bayern Munich
Chelsea, on Saturday, confirmed that their forward Christopher Nkunku has left the club to join Serie A side AC Milan on permanent transfer. Nkunku had joined the Premier League west London club in 2023 from RB Leipzig. The France international made 14 appearances and scored three goals in his debut campaign due to injury. In his second season at Stamford Bridge, Nkunku made 48 appearances in all competitions and scored 15 goals. Meanwhile, in a…
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AC Milan signs speedy Christopher Nkunku from Chelsea
MILAN (AP) — AC Milan signed dribbling expert Christopher Nkunku from Chelsea on Saturday for a reported fee of 37 million euros ($43 million).
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