Berlin, Aug. 26 -- Christopher Nkunku has returned to RB Leipzig on a season-long loan from AC Milan, with the Bundesliga club securing an option to make the move permanent.
The French attacker is back at the club where he spent four years, scoring 70 goals and providing 56 assists in 172 competitive appearances. Nkunku helped Leipzig win the German Cup in 2022 and 2023.
Nkunku said he had been eager to take the opportunity once a return became possible and was ready to contribute immediately.
"When the possibility of moving to RB Leipzig came up, I really wanted to take this opportunity," he said.
"I am incredibly happy to be back, I am fully fit, want to help the team straight away and cannot wait to be back on the pitch in front of o...