“Time to cut ties with him” “He’s putting us back” – Florent Malouda believes Chelsea star has no future at Chelsea after struggling in all positions under Enzo Maresca
Christopher Nkunku will “definitely” be allowed to leave Chelsea this summer with a return to the Bundesliga on the cards.
That is according to former Chelsea forward Florent Malouda , who remains very well-connected within the game, as he exclusively told Football Insider that the 27-year-old is no longer a part of Enzo Maresca’s first-team plans.
The Blues are preparing to accept offers for the forward which they will then use to reinvest in their squad as they aim to back the manager in the transfer market.
Football Insider revealed in November that Nkunku could push for an exit from Chelsea as a result of limited first-team opportunities this season.
However, Man United wanted to sign the Chelsea forward in January but were unable to agree terms over a permanent or loan move, so he remained at Stamford Bridge.
However, they are now believed to have moved on to alternative options, with a move back to the Bundesliga considered most likely for Nkunku as things stand.
Christopher Nkunku set to quit Chelsea
Florent Malouda told Football Insider that Nkunku is unhappy and wants to leave Chelsea in search of more regular opportunities, having fallen out of favour.
Now, the former Chelsea star has insisted that the forward will leave Stamford Bridge when the summer window opens.
“Nkunku is definitely going to leave Chelsea this summer,” he told Football Insider.
“Enzo Maresca doesn’t rate him as part of his long-term plans and he hasn’t been able to nail down a solid position in the team.
“Time to cut ties with him after trying all means to cement his stay at Stamford Bridge but looks faded now”
“I don’t know what’s happened there, but they’ve not been impressed by him.
“It’s a shame because he’s a very talented player.
“It might be a personal thing, maybe he’s struggled with the move over to England.
“He was excellent for RB Leipzig, I saw him score three against Man City in the Champions League and thought he was fantastic in that game.
“I had about Man United having a look at him in January, but their interest has faded.
“I think United will be looking at other options now, but a return to the Bundesliga would suit him because he knows the league and the environment.
“There was some interest from over there in January and I don’t think that has gone away.”