ARTICLES

“He could be”- RB Leipzig chief responds to question about star player’s Chelsea transfer

RB Leipzig sporting director Max Eberl gives cryptic reply on Christopher Nkunku transfer to Chelsea

Following Leipzig’s victory in the DFB-Pokal final, (h/t Football.London) RB Leipzig sporting director Max Eberl has revealed that Christopher Nkunku will join Chelsea.

The 25-year-old made a pre-contract agreement with Chelsea and will start training with them in preseason after completing his physical.

Chelsea dispatched scouts to observe the Frenchman, though, before he was signed, and they were impressed by his performance, which led to them pursuing him. Having struggled with the likes of Timo Werner, Romelu Lukaku and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang in recent seasons, perhaps the former PSG man is the answer to our problems.

His £53 million release clause has already been paid by West Londoners. The 25-year-old and Niclas Fullkrug each scored 16 goals in the Bundesliga, and despite missing a lot of games, they shared the golden boot award.

And he ended the season on a high note as he led Leipzig to a 2-0 DFB-Pokal win over Eintracht Frankfurt, and the forward was involved in both goals. He scored the winning goal of the game, then assisted Dominik Szoboszlai for the second goal.

And after the game, the Leipzig sporting director was asked about Nkunku’s future, and he gave a very coy reply as he told German Sky Sports: “He could be.” It sounds like the response of a man who knows that there is something very serious between Nkunku and Chelsea.

Leipzig will join Chelsea next season. (Photo by RONNY HARTMANN/AFP via Getty Images)

His early-season signing was one of the best moves that the club have made; to be honest, if they had signed him now when he was doing extremely well, he probably would have cost a lot more.

Given Mason Mount and Joao Felix could leave next season, Nkunku’s addition to the offence will hugely benefit us, and the French international has already proven himself to be a capable goal scorer in the Bundesliga this year.

More Chelsea News:

Despite missing most of the season’s games, he came back strong and scored 16 goals to take home the golden boot. He will bring a lot of quality up front, and let us not forget about his immaculate versatility, which allows him to play virtually anywhere on the field.

Rajarshi Shukla

Recent Posts

Chelsea star backed to make Old Trafford switch; ‘fresh opportunity’ on the cards

Jadon Sancho has hit the ground running in his season-long loan at Chelsea, with the Blues eyeing a permanent deal…

5 days ago

Chelsea star to push for Stamford Bridge exit; Manchester United keen

Chelsea appear to be rediscovering their form under Enzo Maresca, aiming for a top-four finish as they currently sit third…

5 days ago

Chelsea are eager to make a massive move for Barcelona right-back

In their bid to further bolster their defense, Chelsea are aiming to make a big move for the star right-back…

7 days ago

Chelsea unwilling to sanction sale of 10-goal star to Premier League rival

Christopher Nkunku is keen to leave Chelsea in January over lack of game time in the Premier League There has…

1 week ago

Chelsea lead the race for 23-goal European star to address striking woes

Sporting CP star Viktor Gyokeres is on the radar of Chelsea Chelsea are riding high in the Premier League, sitting…

1 week ago

Chelsea shortlist two names as Maresca keen to strengthen one key area

Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca eyeing defensive reinforcements in January Chelsea could well find themselves in the market to improve their…

1 week ago