The French attacking midfielder, Christopher Nkunku, has reached an agreement to join AC Milan on a 5 -year contract with a transfer fee of up to 42 million euros including surcharges.
A source from transfer expert Fabrizio Romano and many European newspapers confirmed all the basic terms between the two sides were closed, only waiting for medical examination before the official deal was completed.
Nkunku joined Chelsea from RB Leipzig for a fee of about 52 million pounds in the summer of 2023, receiving a great expectation that will become an important piece in the Blues.
However, persistent injuries made the 27 -year -old not show the right potential. He pointed out the limited field in the Premier League last season and missed many important stages, causing Chelsea to change the personnel plan.
Meanwhile, AC Milan is looking for a new offensive star to combine with Rafael Leao, Christian Pulisic and Santiago Gimenez.
The Italian team believes that Nkunku with techniques, speed and ability to create mutations will be the right choice to enhance the power of the attack in the context that they set the goal of competition Scudetto and go far in the Champions League.
According to Romano, the personal agreement between Nkunku and AC Milan has been completed, with a fee of about 35 million euros. If including surcharges, the price of this deal is up to 42 million euros. The salary and remuneration with the French player is said to be “very attractive”.
This is also a deal to benefit both Chelsea, because the London team is in need of purifying forces and reducing salary funds after a season causing much disappointment.
The departure of Nkunku can pave the way for Chelsea to put the power to recruit a new striker, while in Milan, the French player is expected to regenerate his career after the slowdown of injury.