Christopher Nkunku reveals Chelsea’s ‘big effort’ to sign him as £53m move is officially announced
The Frenchman has signed a six-year contract at Stamford Bridge
hristopher Nkunku revealed his excitement to justify Chelsea’s “big effort” in bringing him to the Premier League after his move was officially announced.
The Frenchman, who signed a pre-contract agremeent with the Blues at the end of last year, has arrived at Stamford Bridge for £53m from RB Leipzig, signing a six-year contract in west London.
Nkunku’s season came to an end on Monday night as he came off the bench to feature for the final few minutes of France’s friendly against Greece, after he was also involved as a substitute in Gibraltor a few days earlier.
The 25-year-old scored 23 goals in all competitions for Leipzig this season, having managed 35 the campaign before, and Mauricio Pochettino will be hoping the forward can help address the woes in front of goals that have hampered Chelsea, regardless of who has been in the dugout.
“I am incredibly happy to be joining Chelsea,” Nkunku told the club’s official website.
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“A big effort was made to bring me to the club and I am looking forward to meeting my new coach and team-mates and showing the Chelsea supporters what I can do on the pitch.
“Having played in Ligue 1 and the Bundesliga, I now want to play in the Premier League, one of the strongest leagues in the world. I am very excited for this challenge and will be proud to wear the Chelsea shirt.”