RB Leipzig ‘close in on’ Nkunku return as Milan ‘open to’ loan

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·22 August 2026

RB Leipzig are closing in on bringing Christopher Nkunku back from AC Milan, with the move said to be nearly complete, according to Bild.

While the Serie A side would prefer a permanent sale, they have opened the door to the loan Leipzig are pursuing.

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Nkunku could give a timely lift to Leipzig’s attack as they seek to cover the gap left by Yan Diomande’s switch to Real Madrid.

The France international delivered 126 goal contributions in 172 appearances for Leipzig between 2019 and 2023, before joining Chelsea.

After a difficult spell in London, he moved to Milan last summer.

Source: BuLi News

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