Chelsea complete moves for RB Leipzig forward

Chelsea have completed the transfer for RB Leipzig star and France international Christopher Nkunku.

However, the French forward will not join Chelsea officially until 2023.

Nkunku had been heavily linked with the Premier League, but a deal was finally completed on Saturday.

The French star scored 20 goals and created 15 assists in the German Bundesliga last season.

While Nkunku had a £53million release clause in his RB Leipzig contract, popular transfer expert, Fabrizio Romano, claims the west London side paid around £10m more than that to get a deal done early.

Romano wrote on Twitter: “Christopher Nkunku deal, signed and sealed — here we go now confirmed. All documents and contracts are also signed, it’s 100% closed. #CFC French striker can be considered new Chelses player, starting from July 2023. It’s all signed/sealed with RB Leipzig and player side.”

The 25-year-old player is the first signing under new manager Graham Potter era at Chelsea.