Christopher Nkunku's high-profile transfer from RB Leipzig to Chelsea has been completed.
Nkunku had been closely associated with the Stamford Bridge team for some time, but when the transfer was finalized on Saturday, Chelsea has finally secured their man. Last season, the French star led all scorers with 20 goals and 15 assists in the Bundesliga, but Youssoufa from Borussia Dortmund is another German player who has been linked to Chelsea. Moukoko Nkunku's Leipzig contract featured a £53 million release clause, but according to Fabrizio the Blues paid an additional £10 million to close the transfer quickly. Nkunku's hiring is Chelsea's first marquee acquisition of the Graham Potter era, with the former Brighton manager replacing Thomas Tuchel in September. With Armando Broja sidelined until the end of the season with a knee injury, the Blues are experiencing a bit of a dilemma up front. As a result, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is the only true center forward at the club, with Kai Havertz having the ability to fill in as a false nine when necessary. Despite bein...