Three years after his departure from the Saxon club, Christopher Nkunku made his comeback in Leipzig. As we have been telling you for several days, the team having finished 3rd in the Bundesliga last season has formalized the arrival on loan of the French international (18 caps), from AC Milan. This paying loan of three million euros is accompanied by a purchase option for 27 million euros. Newcastle was also on the file, but Nkunku preferred to return to Germany, where he had played four seasons with the RBL between 2019 and 2023 for a total of 172 games played (70 goals and 56 assists).
“ He’s back! Christopher Nkunku returns for the 2026/27 season on loan to Roten Bullen. Additionally, there is a purchase option. Welcome to Leipzig, Christo », announced Leipzig. During his only season played at AC Milan, the striker, who played for PSG and Chelsea, made 35 appearances for Rossoneri, scoring eight goals and delivering three goals.
