Christopher Nkunku signed off his time at RB Leipzig with a goal and an assist to help the German outfit beat Eintracht Frankfurt 2-0 and lift the DFB-Pokal in his final appearance for the club. football.london understands the Frenchman has already signed a pre-contract agreement ahead of a summer move to join Chelsea.
An announcement regarding Nkunku's arrival could be confirmed in the coming days now the 25-year-old has played his final game for Leipzig. football.london understands that new Chelsea manager Mauricio Pochettino wants to sign a new striker - along with a central midfielder and goalkeeper - this summer, despite the imminent arrival of Nkunku.
The France international has operated in a No.9 role for Leipzig at times this season - scoring a total of 23 goals in 36 appearances across all competitions. Raheem Sterling and Kai Havertz were Chelsea's joint-top goal scorers last season - netting just nine times each - highlighting the need for a clinical forward at Stamford Bridge.
