Bundesliga Player of The Season Christopher Nkunku Extends With RB Leipzig Until 2026
2 years, 6 months ago

Bundesliga Player of The Season Christopher Nkunku Extends With RB Leipzig Until 2026

News 18  

RB Leipzig have extended the contract of their top-scoring France forward Christopher Nkunku until 2026, it was announced Thursday. Nkunku still had two years on his original contract, but RB Leipzig managing director Oliver Mintzlaff has secured his services for another four years. The new deal reportedly includes a significant salary raise with magazine Kicker and German daily Bild claiming a release clause of around 60 million euros becomes active next summer. “I was really impressed with the club’s efforts to keep me, so a big thanks to those responsible, especially Oliver Mintzlaff, with whom I was always in close contact,” Nkunku said in a statement. Red Bull-backed Leipzig won the German Cup last season, a first title for the club which was only founded in 2009 but shot up through Germany’s football pyramid from the fifth tier with four promotions in seven years.

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Chelsea are dealt ANOTHER injury blow as Mauricio Pochettino reveals Christopher Nkunku could be sidelined for 'three to four weeks' after cameo appearance in Carabao Cup final defeat
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Chelsea are dealt ANOTHER injury blow as Mauricio Pochettino reveals Christopher Nkunku could be sidelined for 'three to four weeks' after cameo appearance in Carabao Cup final defeat

Daily Mail  

Christopher Nkunku is set to be out for three to four weeks after picking up yet another injury during Chelsea's Carabao Cup final against Liverpool on Sunday. Pochettino delivered the injury blow ahead of Chelsea's FA Cup fifth round fixture against Leeds on Wednesday, as the west London side look to pick themselves up and compete for another domestic cup …

Bundesliga: Leipzig signs defender Christopher Lenz from Frankfurt
1 year, 3 months ago

Bundesliga: Leipzig signs defender Christopher Lenz from Frankfurt

The Hindu  

Leipzig added depth to its squad by signing Europa League-winning defender Christopher Lenz from Eintracht Frankfurt on Wednesday. ✍️ The left-back joins us from Eintracht Frankfurt and has signed a one-year deal with the option for a further year ❤️🤍 pic.twitter.com/BkEkDChDVE — RB Leipzig English August 30, 2023 He scored the German club’s first penalty in the shootout when it …

Premier League: Chelsea forward Christopher Nkunku out with knee injury for extended period
1 year, 4 months ago

Premier League: Chelsea forward Christopher Nkunku out with knee injury for extended period

The Hindu  

Chelsea will miss the services of French forward Christopher Nkunku for the earlier part of the season, the Premier League side announced on Tuesday. “Nkunku has sustained a knee injury which will rule the forward out for an extended period. Nkunku joined Chelsea from Bundesliga side RB Leipzig on a six-year contract last month and has only played in the …

Chelsea signs Christopher Nkunku from Leipzig on 6-year deal
1 year, 6 months ago

Chelsea signs Christopher Nkunku from Leipzig on 6-year deal

The Hindu  

Chelsea signed France forward Christopher Nkunku from Leipzig on a six-year contract on Tuesday. The London club spent around $630 million last season and has got its latest recruitment drive up and running with the deal for the highly rated Nkunku. ”A big effort was made to bring me to the club and I am looking forward to meeting my …

Christopher Nkunku to join Chelsea from RB Leipzig
1 year, 6 months ago

Christopher Nkunku to join Chelsea from RB Leipzig

The Hindu  

Chelsea signed France forward Christopher Nkunku from RB Leipzig in a deal worth a reported £53 million on Tuesday. “Chelsea is delighted to announce Christopher Nkunku will join the club from RB Leipzig ahead of the 2023/24 season,” a statement on the Blues’ website said. “I am looking forward to meeting my new coach and team-mates and showing the Chelsea …

Chelsea CONFIRM the signing of £53m striker Christopher Nkunku
1 year, 6 months ago

Chelsea CONFIRM the signing of £53m striker Christopher Nkunku

Daily Mail  

Chelsea have confirmed their capture of Christopher Nkunku from RB Leipzig. Nkunku, who had a buyout clause worth just under £53m in his RB Leipzig contract, should provide much-needed, additional threat to Chelsea’s goal shy attack which new head coach Mauricio Pochettino will be aiming to improve. Chelsea have confirmed their first signing of the summer window, Christopher Nkunku Nkunku, …

Premier League: Chelsea confirm signing of Christopher Nkunku from RB Leipzig
1 year, 6 months ago

Premier League: Chelsea confirm signing of Christopher Nkunku from RB Leipzig

India Today  

Chelsea, on 20th June, Tuesday has confirmed the signing of Christopher Nkunku from Bundesliga side RB Leipzig on a six-year contract ahead of the 2022/23 season. English media reported last October that Chelsea were ready to pay Nkunku's release clause of €60m to acquire him from Leipzig and now the deal has been confirmed by the Blues on their website. …

DFB Pokal: Christopher Nkunku helps RB Leipzig defend German Cup title
1 year, 6 months ago

DFB Pokal: Christopher Nkunku helps RB Leipzig defend German Cup title

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After featuring in four of the past five German Cup finals, RB Leipzig’s second title in two years firmly establishes themselves alongside Dortmund as challengers to Bayern Munich’s throne A Christopher Nkunku-inspired RB Leipzig won their second straight German Cup title on Saturday, beating Eintracht Frankfurt 2-0 in Berlin. After featuring in four of the past five German Cup finals, …

Christopher Nkunku Inspires RB Leipzig to Win DFB-Pokal Second Straight Season With Win Over Eintracht Frankfurt
1 year, 6 months ago

Christopher Nkunku Inspires RB Leipzig to Win DFB-Pokal Second Straight Season With Win Over Eintracht Frankfurt

News 18  

A Christopher Nkunku-inspired RB Leipzig won their second straight German Cup title on Saturday, beating Eintracht Frankfurt 2-0 in Berlin. After featuring in four of the past five German Cup finals, Leipzig’s second title in two years firmly establishes themselves alongside Borussia Dortmund as challengers to Bayern Munich’s throne. Leipzig manager Marco Rose told German TV “to win a title …

Bundesliga: Christopher Nkunku lifts Leipzig to third with late comeback win over Werder Bremen
1 year, 7 months ago

Bundesliga: Christopher Nkunku lifts Leipzig to third with late comeback win over Werder Bremen

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The win takes Leipzig one point clear of Union Berlin into third with two games remaining, ahead of next week’s trip to league leaders Bayern Munich. RB Leipzig forward Christopher Nkunku set up two late goals as his side came from behind to defeat Werder Bremen 2-1 at home on Sunday, lifting them to third. With Bremen winning 1-0 thanks …

Bundesliga: Werner and Forsberg goals keep Leipzig in top-four hunt
1 year, 9 months ago

Bundesliga: Werner and Forsberg goals keep Leipzig in top-four hunt

The Hindu  

Timo Werner and Emil Forsberg notched up a goal and an assist apiece as RB Leipzig continued its push for a top-four finish by beating Eintracht Frankfurt 2-1 in a Bundesliga clash at the Red Bull Arena on Saturday. A stumbling Werner opened the scoring in the sixth minute, beating Frankfurt keeper Kevin Trapp with an off-balance effort after being …

Nkunku doubtful for Leipzig vs Man City UCL clash: coach Rose
1 year, 10 months ago

Nkunku doubtful for Leipzig vs Man City UCL clash: coach Rose

The Hindu  

RB Leipzig’s Christopher Nkunku is doubtful for their Champions League last 16 first leg against Manchester City on Wednesday despite having made a comeback from injury last week, coach Marco Rose said on Tuesday. The France international, last year’s player of the season in the Bundesliga, had been out since mid-November with an ankle injury but made his comeback in …

Bundesliga: RB Leipzig hosts Bayern Munich hoping to keep league ‘exciting’
1 year, 11 months ago

Bundesliga: RB Leipzig hosts Bayern Munich hoping to keep league ‘exciting’

The Hindu  

Bayern Munich manager Julian Nagelsmann admitted on Wednesday he wanted to stop the league getting “exciting again” with a win away at the resurgent RB Leipzig on Friday. Despite brave challenges from Freiburg and Union Berlin, the familiar failings of Borussia Dortmund and Bayer Leverkusen have left Leipzig as Bayern’s most likely challengers for the title. In an interview published …

World Cup: Randal Kolo Muani replaces injured Christopher Nkunku in French team
2 years, 1 month ago

World Cup: Randal Kolo Muani replaces injured Christopher Nkunku in French team

Daily Mail  

Defending champions France are on their way to the World Cup after the squad posted a picture on their private plane to Qatar. The French squad are on their way to Qatar for the World Cup, where they will look to defend their title France will stay at the Al Messila, an opulent 130-room complex near the capital Doha which …

FIFA World Cup 2022: Randal Kolo Muani replaces injured Christopher Nkunku in France's squad
2 years, 1 month ago

FIFA World Cup 2022: Randal Kolo Muani replaces injured Christopher Nkunku in France's squad

India Today  

The French federation said on Wednesday that Eintracht Frankfurt striker Randal Kolo Muani will replace RB Leipzig's Christopher Nkunku in the France squad for the World Cup in Qatar. Kolo Muani, 23, has made 23 appearances for Frankfurt in all competitions this season, scoring eight goals and recording 11 assists. He made his first two senior appearances for France in …

Christopher Nkunku signs pre-contract agreement to join Chelsea next season
2 years, 2 months ago

Christopher Nkunku signs pre-contract agreement to join Chelsea next season

New York Times  

RB Leipzig forward Christopher Nkunku has signed a pre-contract agreement to join Chelsea for the 2023-24 season. The Stamford Bridge club are believed to have done so because the clause does not kick in until next summer and this way they secure Nkunku ahead of time, while also avoiding a more intense battle for the France international’s services. Chelsea are …

Chelsea 'could be the first club to bid for £50m-rated Christopher Nkunku this summer'
2 years, 6 months ago

Chelsea 'could be the first club to bid for £50m-rated Christopher Nkunku this summer'

Daily Mail  

Chelsea could be set to become the first club to bid for the highly rated Frenchman Christopher Nkunku. Christopher Nkunku is likely to be one of the most sought-after players in Europe this summer Todd Boehly will reportedly provide Thomas Tuchel with significant funds to rebuild Chelsea's new owner, Todd Boehly, will reportedly provide Thomas Tuchel with a significant amount …

Europa League: Red-hot Christopher Nkunku Fires RB Leipzig Past to Atalanta and into Semis
2 years, 8 months ago

Europa League: Red-hot Christopher Nkunku Fires RB Leipzig Past to Atalanta and into Semis

News 18  

RB Leipzig’s in-form French forward Christopher Nkunku sent them through to the Europa League last four after his double earned the German side a 2-0 win at Atalanta on Thursday, sealing a 3-1 aggregate quarter-final success. Following their draw in the first leg in Germany, Leipzig dominated in Bergamo, deservedly taking the lead when Nkunku slotted home from close range …

Nkunku scores 2 to send Leipzig into German Cup semifinals
2 years, 9 months ago

Nkunku scores 2 to send Leipzig into German Cup semifinals

Associated Press  

HANNOVER, Germany — Christopher Nkunku continued his free-scoring start to 2022 as Leipzig cruised into the semifinals of the German Cup with a 4-0 win over second-division club Hannover on Wednesday. That gives Leipzig, founded just 12 years ago by drinks giant Red Bull, another good chance to win its first major trophy after twice finishing runner-up in the German …

Bundesliga: Nkunku’s brace helps Leipzig beat Bochum 3-0; Dortmund hand Augsburg 2-1 loss
3 years, 2 months ago

Bundesliga: Nkunku’s brace helps Leipzig beat Bochum 3-0; Dortmund hand Augsburg 2-1 loss

Firstpost  

The result lifts Leipzig to seventh, six points behind leaders Bayern Munich, who host Eintracht Frankfurt on Sunday. “It was a real struggle,” said Marsch, “it was an important moment for Andre and for us when he scored.” Leipzig CEO Oliver Mintzlaff before kick-off admitted results are “not what we imagined” after Tuesday’s home defeat by Club Brugge in the …

Christopher Nkunku, RB Leipzig’s next gem
3 years, 2 months ago

Christopher Nkunku, RB Leipzig’s next gem

New York Times  

Christopher Nkunku was unlucky that his Champions League hat-trick away to Manchester City got a little lost amid RB Leipzig’s defensively chaotic 6-3 defeat and the deepening of the “Jesse Marsch under pressure” narrative. The Frenchman scored two more beautiful goals — a dink over the goalkeeper and a finely chiselled free kick — and provided two assists in the …

Liverpool transfer a no-go for Konate, says Leipzig director
3 years, 8 months ago

Liverpool transfer a no-go for Konate, says Leipzig director

The Hindu  

Liverpool's Premier League title defence was undermined by a series of injuries at the centre back position and while the club is reportedly keen on RB Leipzig defender Ibrahima Konate, the Bundesliga side has issued a "hands-off" warning. Liverpool was handed a massive blow when Virgil Van Dijk was lost to a season-ending injury in October, and then suffered more …

Bundesliga: RB Leipzig central midfielder Kevin Kampl extends contract until June 2023
4 years, 6 months ago

Bundesliga: RB Leipzig central midfielder Kevin Kampl extends contract until June 2023

Firstpost  

Kampl joined Leipzig in 2017 and his contract was due to expire at the end of the season. Leipzig: Leipzig midfielder Kevin Kampl has been given a contract extension despite missing most of this season with injuries, the club said Wednesday. The 29-year-old central midfielder joined Leipzig in 2017 and his contract was due to expire at the end of …

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