Bundesliga player of the time Christopher Nkunku marked an agreement expansion with RB Leipzig through to 2026, the club reported on Thursday, finishing a long time of hypothesis about a potential takeoff.
The adaptable France going after midfielder scored 20 association objectives and helped 13 out of 34 association matches in his most productive season since joining in 2019, while additionally lifting the German Cup in May.
Christopher Nkunku has marked another agreement with RB Leipzig, finishing hypothesis of an approaching move to Manchester United.
The 24-year-old French worldwide had likewise been connected with individual Premier League side Chelsea, yet he is presently close to 100% to spend essentially the following season in the Bundesliga.
The new agreement runs until 2026, with the 24-year-old’s structure last season procuring interest from across Europe. He scored 35 objectives and gave 19 aids 50 appearances for his club last season.
His magnificent structure made him a hot exchange focus for a few top European clubs with his future hazy preceding Thursday’s agreement expansion. Sources had told ESPN that Manchester United were among closely involved individuals.
“I am pleased to continue wearing the RB Leipzig shirt,” the 24-year-old said. “After our great achievement in winning the DFB-Pokal [German Cup], it remained clear that my story here isn’t over yet – we want more.
“I was really impressed with the club’s efforts to keep me, so a big thanks goes to those responsible for the trust in me and especially to Oliver Mintzlaff, with whom I was always in close contact.
“RB Leipzig have made a name for themselves on the international stage in recent years and have shown time and again that we can compete for titles. We want to build on that going forward and go one step further.”
Leipzig completed fourth in the Bundesliga and will play in next season’s Champions League bunch stage. They additionally arrived at the Europa League semifinals.
Notwithstanding, his visit might end before his agreement is done. Reports propose that there is a 60 million delivery provision which can be practiced the following summer.