€35m Package Framed as Nkunku Agrees San Siro Exit to Leipzig
AC Milan are working to finalize an agreement with RB Leipzig for attacker Christopher Nkunku. The Italian side wants between €33m and €35m for a loan move that includes an option or obligation to buy. Newly appointed Milan head coach Ruben Amorim has deemed the Frenchman surplus to requirements ahead of the upcoming campaign.
Nkunku registered 7 goals and 3 assists from 32 appearances in Serie A in 2025-26, plus 1 goal from 2 outings in the Coppa Italia. Those figures come following his previous €37m move to San Siro from Chelsea.
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clubRB Leipzig currently lead the race for his signature as talks progress between the two clubs. Newcastle United have also monitored the situation, but the German outfit remains the frontrunner to complete the deal.
Christopher Nkunku has agreed to the idea of returning to RB Leipzig this summer. The prospective move would bring the forward back to the Bundesliga side where he previously established his reputation.
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playerAmorim’s Tactical Shift Cuts Nkunku from Milan Plans
Ruben Amorim’s arrival in Milan altered the squad structure, leaving Nkunku without a clear fit in the new lineup. A return to Germany places him back in a system built around fast transitions and fluid movement behind a main central forward.
Leipzig Front Line Gains Options with Nkunku Return
A return to Leipzig injects proven central depth into their attacking rotation for the upcoming season. Nkunku provides immediate starting competition across multiple forward positions.
Milan Seek €35m Package for Nkunku Transfer
Milan are holding out for a total transaction value between €33m and €35m within the loan proposal. Moving Nkunku also relieves the Italian club of his net salary of around €5m per year. Gianluca Di Marzio (Sky Sport)