Transfer: Chelsea confirm first summer signing

 

Chelsea football club have announced its first summer signing ahead of the 2023/24 season.

The Blues officially announced the signing of French striker Christopher Nkunku from RB Leipzig on Tuesday, June 20 in a deal worth €60m.

Nkunku will sign a six-year deal with the London club which will see him remain at Stamford Bridge till 2029.

The 25-year-old expressed his excitement after completing his move to the Premier League side.

“I am incredibly happy — big effort was made to bring me to the club, I wanna show Chelsea supporters what I can do on the pitch,” Nkunku said as quoted by Transfer Market expert Fabrizio Romano.

Nkunku is seen as a solution to Chelsea's attacking problems ahead of next season.

He managed 23 goals and 9 assists in 36 appearances across all competitions for RB Leipzig last season.

Official, confirmed. Christopher Nkunku signed a six year deal as Chelsea player valid until June 2029. ???????? #CFC

Fee close to €60m to RB Leipzig.

“I am incredibly happy — big effort was made to bring me to the club, I wanna show Chelsea supporters what I can do on the pitch”. pic.twitter.com/VIcgPnMmXN

— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) June 20, 2023