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Christopher Nkunku: Stats, Form & Transfer News

France · Attacking Midfield · 28 yrs · 178 cm

Current club: RB Leipzig

Rumour 16 tracked updates

Christopher Nkunku 2026/27 stats, current form and role ranking for RB Leipzig, connected to verified transfer news, MoveSignal intelligence, sources and transfer history.

Completed move

Last completed transfer

AC Milan

→

RB Leipzig

OperationLoan

Reported feeNot disclosed

24 Aug 2026

View transfer history 4

30 Aug 2025 Chelsea → AC Milan Permanent transfer · Not disclosed

1 Jul 2023 RB Leipzig → Chelsea Permanent transfer · € 60M

18 Jul 2019 Paris Saint Germain → RB Leipzig Permanent transfer · € 13M

Verified performance data

Season statistics

RB Leipzig

2026/27 2025/26

2025/26 season

35 Appearances

17 Starts

1554 Minutes

8 Goals

3 Assists

6.7 Rating

Super Cup

1 apps 0 goals 0 assists

Coppa Italia

2 apps 1 goals 0 assists

Serie A

32 apps 7 goals 3 assists

Source: API-Football · statistics may vary by competition coverage.

Transfer timeline

06 Sep 2026 · 14:41

Manchester United missed out on Christopher Nkunku

Chelsea → RB Leipzig

CaughtOffside, citing BILD, reports that Manchester United and Newcastle United explored a move for Christopher Nkunku during the summer window. The former Chelsea forward instead chose to return to RB…

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06 Sep 2026 · 12:30

Christopher Nkunku rejected Manchester United move

Milan → RB Leipzig

CaughtOffside reports that Christopher Nkunku rejected approaches from Manchester United and Newcastle United this summer. The forward instead opted for an emotional return to RB Leipzig after being made available…

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25 Aug 2026 · 23:01

Christopher Nkunku returns to RB Leipzig

Foot Mercato reports that Christopher Nkunku is set to return to RB Leipzig, three years after leaving the German club. The report does not provide details on the transfer agreement.

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25 Aug 2026 · 11:20

Nkunku set for RB Leipzig return

Milan → RB Leipzig

Get Italian Football News reports that Christopher Nkunku is nearing a move away from AC Milan after an underwhelming spell in Italy. RB Leipzig are closing in on a deal,…

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24 Aug 2026 · 22:50

Nkunku joins Leipzig on loan from Milan

Milan → RB Leipzig

Calciomercato.com reports that Christopher Nkunku is set to leave AC Milan for RB Leipzig on a temporary transfer. The move would represent Milan's fourth loan departure of the current window,…

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23 Aug 2026 · 23:00

Christopher Nkunku Joins RB Leipzig on Loan from Milan

Milan → RB Leipzig

According to Fabrizio Romano, RB Leipzig have reached a verbal agreement with AC Milan to sign Christopher Nkunku on loan. The deal, confirmed with a ‘here we go’, involves a…

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23 Aug 2026 · 12:10

Nkunku set to return to Leipzig as Milan accept German club’s offer

Milan → RB Leipzig

According to Calciomercato.com, AC Milan are close to selling Christopher Nkunku back to RB Leipzig after just one season in Serie A. The German club's latest proposal has been accepted,…

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23 Aug 2026 · 12:00

Nkunku set to join Leipzig on loan from AC Milan

Milan → RB Leipzig

According to Nico Schira, Christopher Nkunku's move from AC Milan to RB Leipzig is in its final stages. The deal is structured as a loan with an option to buy,…

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23 Aug 2026 · 12:00

RB Leipzig close to signing Nkunku on loan from AC Milan

Milan → RB Leipzig

According to Gianluca Di Marzio, RB Leipzig are on the verge of completing a deal to sign Christopher Nkunku from AC Milan. The operation is structured as a loan worth…

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22 Aug 2026 · 22:12

Nkunku set to return to RB Leipzig on loan from AC Milan

Milan → RB Leipzig

According to Sky Germany, Christopher Nkunku has expressed his desire to return to RB Leipzig after spending a season with AC Milan. The two clubs are currently in discussions over…

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22 Aug 2026 · 22:11

AC Milan reach agreement in principle with Leipzig for Nkunku

Milan → RB Leipzig

Foot Mercato reports that RB Leipzig have reached an agreement in principle with AC Milan for French international Christopher Nkunku. The German club are accelerating their efforts to secure the…

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22 Aug 2026 · 15:50

Nkunku set to rejoin Leipzig on loan from Milan

Milan → RB Leipzig

According to Matteo Moretto and La Gazzetta dello Sport, Christopher Nkunku is closing in on a return to Leipzig on a loan deal with an option to buy. The French…

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22 Aug 2026 · 14:00

Leipzig lead race to sign Nkunku on loan from AC Milan

Milan → RB Leipzig

According to Nico Schira, RB Leipzig are leading the race to sign Christopher Nkunku from AC Milan on a loan deal with an option to buy. The German club have…

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22 Aug 2026 · 13:50

AC Milan in talks with RB Leipzig over Nkunku loan

Chelsea → Milan

CaughtOffside reports that AC Milan are in negotiations with RB Leipzig over a loan deal for Christopher Nkunku. The French forward is said to be set for a return to…

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22 Aug 2026 · 13:40

Nkunku favours RB Leipzig return as Milan loan talks continue

Chelsea → RB Leipzig

According to Fabrizio Romano, RB Leipzig remain the frontrunners to sign Christopher Nkunku, with the striker keen on a return to Germany after weighing up all available options. Negotiations with…

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22 Aug 2026 · 11:21

Newcastle and RB Leipzig in contact with AC Milan for Nkunku

Milan contract stay

According to Fabrizio Romano, both Newcastle and RB Leipzig have opened direct lines of communication with AC Milan over a deal for Christopher Nkunku. No agreement has been reached yet,…

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