Milan and RB Leipzig strike €32m agreement for Nkunku sale
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Milan and RB Leipzig have reached a €32m agreement for the transfer of Christopher Nkunku, with the French forward set to leave the Bundesliga side.
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Attributed to original sourceMultiple outlets are reporting that Milan and RB Leipzig have come to an agreement over the price and structure of a transfer for Frenchman Christopher Nkunku, who looks set to return to his former club after being shown to the San Siro exit by new Rossoneri head coach Ruben Amorim.
Milan and Leipzig on the verge of finalising Nkunku deal Amorim has made it clear that Nkunku, along with Fikayo Tomori, Youssouf Fofana and Santiago Gimenez, will not be part of his plans for the 2026-27 campaign, which for Milan, gets underway away against Torino on Sunday evening.
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Read more: Serie A: Torino vs. Milan – Probable line-ups and where to watch on TV PERTH, AUSTRALIA – AUGUST 05: Rafael Leao hugs Christopher Nkunku of after his goal during the pre-season match against FC Internazionale at Optus Stadium on August 05, 2026 in Perth, Australia. (Photo by James Worsfold/Getty Images) Nkunku is surplus to requirements in San Siro and reports over the last few days have claimed that his former club Leipzig are keen to offer him a return to the Bundesliga.
According to the latest updates in both Germany and Italy on Sunday claim that an agreement between the two clubs has now been reached over an initial season-long loan deal at a cost of €4m and an option to buy for an additional €28m for an overall cost of €32m.
Transfer expert Gianluca Di Marzio reports that Milan and Leipzig are now ‘very close’ to settling the final details and formally closing a deal.
NOVEMBER 02: Christopher Nkunku runs with the ball whilst under pressure from Wesley Franca of AS Roma during the Serie A match between AC Milan and AS Roma at Giuseppe Meazza Stadium on November 02, 2025 in San Siro, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images) Milan had paid a fee of €37m, not including bonuses, to sign Nkunku from Chelsea last summer.
He went on to score seven goals and provide three assists from 32 appearances in Serie A last season and also scored once from two appearances in the Coppa Italia.
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What happened
Milan and RB Leipzig have agreed on a €32 million deal for Christopher Nkunku, who is expected to leave the German club. The French forward had been linked with a move away from Leipzig, and Milan appear to have won the race for his signature. This represents a significant attacking addition for Milan as they continue to shape their squad. The agreement brings to an end Nkunku's time at Leipzig, where he established himself as one of the Bundesliga's most productive forwards.
Chance analysis
Christopher Nkunku's potential departure from RB Leipzig to Milan for €32m would be a notable shift in both directions. For Milan, the French forward offers proven Bundesliga goal-scoring pedigree and creativity in the final third, addressing a key attacking need. For Leipzig, losing a player of Nkunku's quality is a significant blow, though €32m provides financial flexibility to reinvest. The deal reflects the growing trend of Bundesliga stars making the move to Serie A, with Milan's project under their current sporting direction continuing to attract top European talent.
Milan gain a high-quality attacking option in Nkunku, while RB Leipzig lose a key forward and receive €32m in transfer funds.