Christopher Nkunku

France international Christopher Nkunku will face an extended absence due to a knee injury sustained during the team’s pre-season encounter with Borussia Dortmund, Chelsea confirmed on Tuesday. A club statement released on Tuesday detailed the situation: “Nkunku has sustained a knee injury which will rule the forward out for an extended period. The 25-year-old has undergone an operation and will now begin a rehabilitation programme with the club’s medical department. Nkunku, who joined Chelsea for a fee of £52 million earlier in the summer from German side RB Leipzig, was expected to play an important role for the Blues, who…

Chelsea have announced the long-awaited signing of Christopher Nkunku from RB Leipzig. The Blues first reached an agreement for the France international shortly after the closure of the summer 2022 transfer window. Nkunku finished the 2022/23 season at Leipzig, helping them to a top-four finish and glory in the DFB-Pokal, and he has now completed his move to west London on a six-year contract. In a statement, Nkunku said: "I am incredibly happy to be joining Chelsea. A big effort was made to bring me to the club and I am looking forward to meeting my new coach and teammates…