Chelsea have announced the signing of the forward Christopher Nkunku from RB Leipzig on a six-year contract. The deal has been in place for months and the 25-year-old has become the club’s first signing since Mauricio Pochettino took over as manager. Chelsea have paid close to €60m (£51m).
Nkunku, who can play in a number of positions across the front line, underwent medical checks with Chelsea at the end of last summer’s transfer window. The France international scored 23 goals in 36 games for Leipzig this season, including three in seven Champions League appearances.
