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Nkunku returns to RB Leipzig seeking freedom and fun

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 18, 2026, 3:31 AM

Last updated Sep 18, 2026

Nkunku returns to RB Leipzig seeking freedom and fun

Summary

Christopher Nkunku is back at RB Leipzig on a season-long loan after a challenging stint at Chelsea. The forward aims to rejuvenate his career and rediscover his passion for football, which he felt was lost during his time in the Premier League. Nkunku cited a lack of playing time and injuries as hurdles at Chelsea, but he expressed excitement about returning to Leipzig, where he has previously achieved success. The club's expectations are tempered, but sporting director Marcel Schaefer acknowledges Nkunku's talent and character are needed for their pursuits this season.

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•Nkunku joins RB Leipzig after two seasons at Chelsea.
•He wants to enjoy football again and rediscover his form.
•Leipzig sporting director confirms the need for Nkunku's skills.
•Nkunku aims to be a leader for the team's younger players.
•He hopes to return to the French national squad under Zidane.

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What they're saying

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Three years after leaving for Chelsea, France forward Christopher Nkunku has returned to Bundesliga side RB Leipzig in pursuit of the freedom and fun that eluded him at Stamford Bridge. But besides re-establishing himself as a dangerous and versatile attacking presence, which made him a mainstay of the French national side, Nkunku said he wants to find the fun in football once more.
— Yahoo Sports

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