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Christopher Nkunku rejects Manchester United and Newcastle for RB Leipzig return

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Last updated Sep 7, 2026

Christopher Nkunku rejects Manchester United and Newcastle for RB Leipzig return

Summary

Christopher Nkunku has joined RB Leipzig on a season-long loan after turning down interest from Manchester United and Newcastle. The 28-year-old forward returns to his former club following stints at Chelsea and AC Milan. Leipzig secured the player through a deal that includes a reported €28m option to buy and a €3m loan fee, with Milan covering a portion of his wages. While both Premier League clubs attempted to secure the Frenchman, he opted for a return to Germany to regain his form. Manchester United and Newcastle now shift their focus to other targets after failing to sign the versatile attacker.

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•Christopher Nkunku returns to RB Leipzig on a season-long loan deal.
•The agreement includes a €3m loan fee and a €28m option to buy.
•Manchester United and Newcastle both failed in attempts to sign the forward.
•The player previously recorded 70 goals and 56 assists during his first stint at Leipzig.

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8:50 AMYahoo Sports — Report: Manchester United and Newcastle rejected by Bundesliga star

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Christopher Nkunku Chooses RB Leipzig Return Over Newcastle and Manchester United InterestChristopher Nkunku’s decision to turn down Newcastle United and Manchester United in favour of a return to R...
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