RB Leipzig star Christopher Nkunku has returned to full first-team training after suffering a serious knee injury on the eve of France's World Cup campaign. The forward suffered the problem in training just days before the tournament started in November, but he now seems to be back and fully fit with the German outfits Champions League last-16 clash on the horizon.
football.london understands a deal to bring Nkunku to Chelsea from Leipzig is already in place which will see him arrive in west London ahead of the 2023/24 season. The Blues are said to have reached a pre-contract agreement with Leipzig worth over £50million and while not officially confirmed, Leipzig sporting director all but announced the deal recently by saying, "The signs are very, very clear that he's moving to Chelsea".
Graham Potter and Todd Boehly were likely hoping to see Nkunku in action on the world stage but that chance was ruined by his injury. However, Nkunku looks to be nearing a matchday squad return with two games in the Bundesliga to be contested by Leipzig before they face English champions Manchester City in the Champions League last-16 on February 22.
