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Chelsea have agreed deal to sign French star

21 November 2022 - 20:17

Chelsea have already agreed the transfer of RB Leipzig star Christopher Nkunku, according to L'Equipe.

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The Frenchman is currently out injured for a number of weeks and he may not return to action until February next year.

Amidst this, it is reported that the Blues have already agreed a deal with Leipzig. They will sign Nkunku in the summer.

Nkunku had a medical with the Blues in September and reports claim that he will formally join them from next season.

Chelsea have the option of signing him in advance for a higher fee, but that appears unlikely after his latest injury blow.

The 25-year-old had to withdraw from France's World Cup squad as a result. He will be a big loss for Didier Deschamps.

Nkunku currently has a release clause of £52m that becomes active in June 2023. Chelsea plan to pay a similar sum.

Instead of activating the buy-out clause, they are expected to pay the same transfer fee over a number of campaigns.

Written by Sri Aswin