Christopher Nkunku
27-Year-Old
Chelsea
Premier
OUT
Injury Not Injury Related
Est. Return 9/13/2025
Waiting on transfer
Nkunku will remain out of Chelsea's squad until a move elsewhere.
ANALYSIS
Nkunku was playing in preseason until it was confirmed he was done at the club. He's been fit and ready for the past two weeks, but nothing has solidified in terms of his departure. Following a disappointing stint at Chelsea, there have been some reports of a possible move back to RB Leipzig where he scored 36 goals across the 2021/22 and 2022/23 seasons.
Nkunku was playing in preseason until it was confirmed he was done at the club. He's been fit and ready for the past two weeks, but nothing has solidified in terms of his departure. Following a disappointing stint at Chelsea, there have been some reports of a possible move back to RB Leipzig where he scored 36 goals across the 2021/22 and 2022/23 seasons.
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Absent from friendly
Nkunku was left out of Friday's friendly clash with Leverkusen, due to a potential transfer.
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Plays off bench
Nkunku played the final six minutes of Chelsea's 2-0 win over LAFC on Monday.
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Returns to bench
Nkunku (undisclosed) is on the bench for Monday's clash with LAFC.
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Makes squad list
Nkunku (undisclosed) has traveled to the United States to participate with Chelsea in the Club World Cup, the club announced.
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Injured to end season
Nkunku recorded nine starts in 27 Premier League appearances with Chelsea in 2024/25.
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Chelsea reject loan offer
Chelsea have rejected a loan offer from Bayern Munich to sign Nkunku, according to The Times.
ANALYSIS
Chelsea are open to considering the departure of Nkunku, but they're not interested in a loan. The only way they'll negotiate a move centered around the 27-year-old forward is via a permanent transfer. Bayern are expected to submit a new proposal in the coming days, since the Bundesliga giants are keen on landing the Frenchman.
Chelsea are open to considering the departure of Nkunku, but they're not interested in a loan. The only way they'll negotiate a move centered around the 27-year-old forward is via a permanent transfer. Bayern are expected to submit a new proposal in the coming days, since the Bundesliga giants are keen on landing the Frenchman.