Christopher Nkunku set for Leipzig move as Milan grant approval for transfer | OneFootball

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·24 August 2026

Christopher Nkunku set for Leipzig move as Milan grant approval for transfer

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Christopher Nkunku hasn’t quite had a great spell at Serie A side Milan and he is now nearing an exit, with RB Leipzig closing in on a deal.

The striker has been excluded from Ruben Amorim’s project, with the Rossoneri looking to make sales before they make more signings.


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Gianluca Di Marzio has now reported that Milan have now given their approval to a move to Leipzig.

Nkunku could actually undergo his medical with the Bundesliga club as early as tomorrow morning.

The Frenchman will join Leipzig on loan for €4 million, with an option to buy set at €28 million.

The deal should suit Nkunku, who was also being pursued by Newcastle United. But a return to Germany can offer him the best possible chance of a revival, which is something he desperately needs after the spell at Milan.

Amorim is said to have had concerns over his physical attributes and this again shows that a move to England may not have suited him as much.

Kaustubh Pandey – GIFN

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