Nkunku returns to RB Leipzig on loan from AC Milan

RB Leipzig have re-signed French forward Christopher Nkunku on a season-long loan from AC Milan, bringing the 28-year-old back to the Bundesliga club where he previously enjoyed his most prolific spell. The deal, announced on August 26, 2026, includes an option for Leipzig to make the transfer permanent.

Nkunku returns to the Red Bull Arena after a challenging period away from the club where he first made his name. He initially joined Leipzig from Paris Saint-Germain in 2019 and spent four successful seasons there, scoring 70 goals and providing 56 assists in 172 competitive appearances. During that time, he helped the club win two DFB-Pokal titles, was named Bundesliga Player of the Season in 2022, and finished as the league's joint top scorer in his final year.

His performances in Germany earned him a move to Chelsea in 2023, but his time in the Premier League was hampered by injuries. He did, however, win the Conference League and Club World Cup with the London side. Last summer, he transferred to AC Milan, where he scored eight goals in 35 appearances across all competitions during the 2025-26 season.

Leipzig's managing director for sport, Marcel Schäfer, expressed confidence...