Official: AC Milan confirm signing of Christopher Nkunku from Chelsea

AC Milan have officially confirmed the signing of the forward Christopher Nkunku from Chelsea on a long-term deal.

The news about Milan’s interest in Nkunku first broke on Wednesday evening, and after that, the negotiations progressed very quickly. The Frenchman landed in Milan on Thursday evening and after undergoing his medical on Friday morning, he signed the contract on Friday evening.

Doubts about his role aside, it’s a strong reinforcement for the Rossoneri and it has been reported by Matteo Moretto that the deal will cost €38m. There is an additional €4m in bonuses, but these are very difficult to achieve and will thus likely not be triggered. The player will earn €5m per year.

Nkunku to AC Milan: Now official

A statement on the official website reads as follows: “AC Milan is delighted to announce the permanent signing of Christopher Nkunku from Chelsea FC. The French forward has signed a contract with the Club until 30 June 2030.

“Born in Lagny-sur-Marne (France) on 14 November 1997, Nkunku developed in the Paris Saint-Germain academy and made his first-team debut for the Club in 2025. He went on to score 11 goals in 78 appearances for the Parisian giants, winning two Coupe de France titles, three French Supercups and two Coupe de la Ligue titles.

“In the summer of 2019, he made the switch to RB Leipzig, for whom he played 172 games and scored 70 goals, winning two DFB-Pokal titles as well as the Bundesliga golden boot in 2022/23. It was in 2023 that he moved to England to join Chelsea. He ended his time in West London with 18 goals in 62 games, as well as triumphs in the Conference League and Club World Cup this summer.

“He made his full international debut for France in March 2022 after having risen through Les Bleus’ youth set-up. To date, he has 14 caps and one goal for his country.

“Nkunku will wear the number 18 shirt,” the statement concludes.

Since Nkunku hasn’t been called up for the French national team, Allegri will be able to work with his new signing throughout the entire international break. That is certainly good news, and Rafael Leao should soon be back in action too.