Nkunku completes Leipzig medical as Milan exit nears
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Christopher Nkunku has completed his medical at RB Leipzig, moving closer to leaving AC Milan.
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Attributed to original sourceChristopher Nkunku has completed his medical with Leipzig and is expected to sign on Tuesday, bringing his Milan career to an end after a single season.
According to TuttoMercatoWeb , citing Sky Sports Germany, the France forward finished the second stage of his examinations having flown to Germany on Monday evening. Only the signature and the official announcement now remain.
PERTH, AUSTRALIA – AUGUST 05: Rafael Leao of AC Milan hugs Christopher Nkunku of AC Milan after his goal during the pre-season match between AC Milan and FC Internazionale at Optus Stadium on August 05, 2026 in Perth, Australia. (Photo by James Worsfold/Getty Images) Nkunku returns to Leipzig in deal worth up to €32m The move is structured as a loan worth an initial €4m with an option to buy set at €28m, taking the total to €32m should the Red Bull club exercise it at the end of the campaign.
It represents a return for Nkunku , who established his reputation at Leipzig before moving to Chelsea. His year in Milan brought 35 appearances, eight goals and three assists, and he was among the players placed outside Ruben Amorim’s plans this summer.
MILAN, ITALY – SEPTEMBER 23: Santiago Gimenez of AC Milan celebrates after scoring to give the side a 1-0 lead during the Coppa Italia Frecciarossa Round of 16 match between AC Milan and US Lecce at Giuseppe Meazza Stadium on September 23, 2025 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Jonathan Moscrop/Getty Images) The departure eases the load on a Milan hierarchy still working to move Santiago Gimenez on. The Mexican continues to train away from the group while the club push Porto to convert their proposed option into an obligation at €20m, a figure the Portuguese side have yet to match.
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What happened
Christopher Nkunku has undergone and completed a medical examination at RB Leipzig, bringing his departure from AC Milan close to confirmation. The move would see the French forward return to the Bundesliga, where he previously starred before his move to Chelsea. Milan's willingness to let him go suggests a squad reshuffle is underway under the current management.
Chance analysis
Nkunku's return to Leipzig closes a turbulent chapter that took him from Bundesliga stardom to Chelsea and then on loan to Milan. For Milan, offloading a high-wage forward who struggled to establish himself frees up both salary cap and a squad spot, likely accelerating their search for a replacement. Leipzig, meanwhile, are bringing back a player who knows the club and the league, which should shorten the adaptation curve considerably.
Milan lose an under-performing attacking option while Leipzig reinforce their forward line with a familiar profile.