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Nkunku completes medical with Leipzig, ending Milan stint after one year

4 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Aug 25, 2026, 8:54 PM

Last updated Aug 25, 2026

Nkunku completes medical with Leipzig, ending Milan stint after one year
Summary

Christopher Nkunku has successfully undergone a medical examination with Leipzig and is set to finalize his move on Tuesday. This transfer marks the end of Nkunku's single season with Milan, during which he made 35 appearances, scoring eight goals and providing three assists. The agreement with Leipzig is structured as a loan for €4 million, with an option to buy at €28 million. Nkunku previously built his reputation at Leipzig before moving to Chelsea and then Milan. His departure is part of Milan's efforts to streamline their squad ahead of the new season.

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Status Watch
  • •Nkunku finished his medical with Leipzig on August 25, 2026.
  • •He had 35 appearances, eight goals, and three assists with Milan.
  • •The transfer includes an initial loan fee of €4 million and a €28 million option to buy.
  • •Milan is also working on transferring Santiago Gimenez to Porto for €20 million.
Latest Updates
  • 9:34 PMESPN Soccer — France's Nkunku rejoins Leipzig on loan from Milan
  • 7:13 PMYahoo Sports — France forward Nkunku leaves AC Milan to return to Leipzig where he was most prolific
  • 6:15 PMYahoo Sports — Official: Nkunku joins Leipzig on loan with option to buy
  • 12:45 PMYahoo Sports — Nkunku completes Leipzig medical as Milan exit nears
What they're saying
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French forward Christopher Nkunku returned on a loan deal Tuesday to Leipzig where he had the most prolific seasons of his career. Leipzig said the 28-year-old Nkunku joined on a season-long deal that will include a Champions League campaign with an option to buy him from AC Milan. Nkunku scored 70 goals in 172 games in an initial four-year spell at Leipzig through 2023 that earned him a call-up to France's squad for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.

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Christopher 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 ...

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Milan have confirmed the departure of Christopher Nkunku, with the France forward joining RB Leipzig on loan until 30 June 2027 with an option to make the move permanent.Milan’s official statement r...

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