Former Bundesliga top scorer moves to Serie A: Nkunku reaches agreement with AC Milan with a transfer fee exceeding 30 million euros.

The Premier League is challenging; even a Bundesliga top scorer faces difficulties. Nkunku has evidently failed to replicate his Leipzig performance at Chelsea. A change of scenery can bring new life, and the moment has come for Nkunku to leave.

According to Italy’s transfer expert Romano, Chelsea’s 27-year-old French forward Nkunku has agreed to a five-year deal with AC Milan. The player is eager to join Serie A, and AC Milan and Chelsea are currently negotiating the transfer fee.

Earlier reports from Romano indicated that Milan would need to pay more than 30 million euros to successfully sign Nkunku.

Nkunku joined Chelsea in the summer of 2023 for 60 million euros from Leipzig, carrying the prestige of being the Bundesliga’s top scorer. During his time at Chelsea, he played 62 matches across all competitions, scoring 18 goals and providing 5 assists, helping the team win the Europa Conference League and the Club World Cup.

Now 27 years old, Nkunku stands 1.77 meters tall and is right-footed. He can play as a striker, attacking midfielder, or left winger. His contract with Chelsea runs until 2029, with a market value estimated at 35 million euros by Transfermarkt. Last season, Nkunku appeared 27 times in the Premier League but started only 9 matches, totaling 910 minutes and contributing 3 goals and 2 assists. At Chelsea, he mainly served as a rotation player in cup games, which is the main reason behind his desire to leave and join Milan.