Christopher Nkunku scored 20 goals in 34 Bundesliga games last season It was the first time the 24-year-old striker's scoring tally passed double figuresThe striker's two-year extension with RB Leipzig was announced in a tweet todayBoth Manchester United and Chelsea were said to be interested in signing him
RB Leipzig striker Christopher Nkunku will be staying at the club after signing a two year deal.
The news will come as a blow to Chelsea and Manchester United who had both been linked with the 24-year-old striker.
Leipzig announced the deal in a tweet that read: ‘Christo is staying! RB Leipzig and Christopher Nkunku have agreed on a two-year contract extension until 2026’.
Christopher Nkunku had a breakthrough season last year with 20 league goals in 34 games
Christo is staying! 😍
RB Leipzig and @c_nk97 have agreed on a two-year contract extension until 2026 🤝
🔴⚪ #WeAreLeipzig
— RB Leipzig English 🏆 (@RBLeipzig_EN) June 23, 2022
Nkunku enjoyed his best season to date in 2021/2, scoring 20 goals in 34 Bundesliga appearances. He had never previously passed double figures in a season.
He also scored 11 goals in 12 European appearances as Leipzig reached the Europa League semi finals.
The striker’s form even earned him an international call-up in March, with the Frenchman picking up six caps since then.
More to follow.
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