Christopher Nkunku will join Chelsea ahead of the new season but the deal to bring the 25-year-old from RB Leipzig is yet to be announced.
The French star signed his contract back in December ahead of a summer move and the signing of the forward is a huge coup for the West London club.
Many fans of the Blues might be wondering when Nkunku will be officially announced as a Chelsea player and according to Fabrizio Romano, the Premier League club will do it once the latest round of international matches are over – with France finishing up on June 19 against Greece.
No changes, no issues or no problems on Christopher Nkunku deal ? #CFC
Understand Chelsea originally agreed with RB Leipzig to announce Nkunku after his final games of the season with France (June 19).
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— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) June 12, 2023
Nkunku is expected to be ready to join Mauricio Pochettino’s squad for pre-season and will be a game-changer for the timid attack of Chelsea seen throughout this season.
The France international has been sensational for Leipzig over the last two seasons and despite having an injury-ridden campaign, the forward still scored 23 goals and assisted a further nine across 36 matches over the last nine months.