Christopher Nkunku Returns to RB Leipzig on Season‑Long Loan
Nkunku prioritized a move back to the club where he thrived to rebuild his form while AC Milan agreed to help cover his wages so the deal could be structured as a loan with a purchase option.
Overview
- The transfer is a season‑long loan to RB Leipzig with reports saying there is an option to buy for about €28 million and a small upfront loan fee around €3 million.
- Multiple outlets report AC Milan are subsidising part of Nkunku’s salary so Milan can reduce immediate wage costs and avoid booking a large transfer loss.
- German reports say Nkunku declined late interest from Manchester United and Newcastle to rejoin Leipzig, with the player reportedly insisting on the move.
- Leipzig sporting director Marcel Schäfer has credited Nkunku’s determination for making the move possible and said Premier League clubs were willing to push hard for the player.
- Nkunku returns to a club where he previously scored 70 goals and made 56 assists in 172 appearances, a setting seen as a chance to revive his career after mixed spells at Chelsea and AC Milan.