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.