Nkunku had beforehand agreed to a pre-contract with the Premier League membership again in December, and now he has finalised his transfer to Stamford Bridge.
The 25-year-old has dedicated to a profitable six-year contract with the Blues, who’re present process an intensive squad revamp of their quest to recuperate from a disappointing season.
“Chelsea is delighted to announce Christopher Nkunku will be a part of the membership from RB Leipzig forward of the 2023/24 season,” an announcement on the Blues’ web site mentioned.
Nkunku is among the rising stars of European soccer and scored 23 objectives in 36 video games for Leipzig final season.
He’s the primary main signing since Mauricio Pochettino was confirmed as Chelsea’s new supervisor on the finish of Could.
“I’m extremely comfortable to be becoming a member of Chelsea. A giant effort was made to convey me to the membership,” Nkunku mentioned.
“I’m trying ahead to assembly my new coach and team-mates and displaying the Chelsea supporters what I can do on the pitch.”
Nkunku, who emerged from the famend French nationwide soccer academy at Clairefontaine, started his skilled profession at Paris Saint Germain, the place he spent 4 years earlier than transferring to RB Leipzig in 2019.
Throughout his time with Leipzig, Nkunku made a reputation for himself as an influential participant. His distinctive performances earned him the title of Bundesliga Participant of the Season within the 2021-2022 marketing campaign. With a formidable file of 20 objectives and 15 assists within the league, he showcased his expertise and flexibility.
Within the following season, Nkunku continued to shine, contributing a further 23 objectives to Leipzig’s trigger. His objectives and general impression performed a major position in serving to the membership safe a commendable third-place end within the Bundesliga.
Laurence Stewart and Paul Winstanley, Chelsea’s co-sporting administrators, mentioned: “Christopher has proved himself one of many standout attacking gamers in European soccer over the previous two seasons and can add high quality, creativity and flexibility to our squad.”
Nkunku earned his France debut final 12 months and has been capped 10 occasions.
He was dominated out of the 2022 World Cup in Qatar with a leg harm.
“Having performed in Ligue 1 and the Bundesliga, I now wish to play within the Premier League, one of many strongest leagues on the earth,” Nkunku mentioned.
“I’m very excited for this problem and will probably be proud to put on the Chelsea shirt.”
(With AFP inputs)
