Incoming new Chelsea signing Christopher Nkunku sends clear message to Chelsea fans ahead of summer move
Chelsea were handed a final teaser of what to expect from Christopher Nkunku next season. The forward scored twice in his final game for RB Leipzig in a 4-2 win over Schalke.
His two goals on the final day of the season means the Frenchman has won the Bundesliga Golden Boot, despite missing nine games. Nkunku’s double was his 15th and 16th goals of the season
Niclas Fullkrug failed to score in SV Werder Bremen’s 1-0 defeat at Union Berlin, meaning Nkunku and the Germany international are crowned joint top-scorers.
Nkunku’s first goal was a piece of magic with him beating two defenders inside the penalty box before firing into the bottom corner past Ralf Fahrmann. His second came in injury time, with the 25-year-old latching onto goalkeeper Orjan Nyland’s ball.
According to football london, A deal to bring Nkunku to Stamford Bridge this summer has been agreed, The former PSG forward will reportedly make the move to the Premier League for a fee worth £50million, with the transfer being completed upon the expiry of his contract in June 2023.
However, Todd Boehly and Mauricio Pochettino will be hoping Nkunku will solve Chelsea’s struggles in attack when he arrives. This season, the Blues have scored 37 goals in 37 games, fewer than relegation-threatened Leeds United and Leicester City.