Milan confirm signing of French striker Nkunku, formerly of Chelsea | OneFootball

Milan officially announced this Saturday (30) the signing of Christopher Nkunku. The 27-year-old French forward leaves Chelsea after two seasons and has signed a contract valid until June 2030 with the Italian club.

According to Sky Sports from England, to finalize the deal, the Milanese spent 38 million euros fixed (R$ 241 million), plus another 5 million euros (R$ 31.73 million) in variables. The player, who will be one of the main new additions to the team this season, will wear the number 18 jersey.

The Frenchman has already undergone medical examinations in Milan and is available to Massimiliano Allegri. Versatile, he can play as a second striker, winger, or even as an attacking midfielder, increasing the coach's options. The management expects the new signing to be a key player in the project to put Milan back in contention for the Italian title and in a prominent position in the Champions League.

Nkunku's Career

Trained in the youth ranks of Paris Saint-Germain, Nkunku made his professional debut in 2015 and won several national titles in France before moving to RB Leipzig in 2019. It was in Germany that the forward experienced the best phase of his career: he scored 70 goals in 172 matches, won two German Cups, and was named the best player in the Bundesliga in 2022, when he finished as the top scorer of the competition.

In 2023, Nkunku transferred to Chelsea. Despite facing injuries at the beginning of his time in England, he accumulated 62 games, 18 goals, and participated in the victories of the Conference League and the Club World Cup. Now, he arrives at Milan seeking to regain prominence, offering speed, dribbling, and finishing ability to the offensive sector.

For the French national team, Nkunku debuted in 2022 and has 14 appearances, with one goal scored.

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