Behind Robert Lewandowski and Erling Haaland, Christopher Nkunku invites himself slowly, but surely to the table of the biggest stars in the Bundesliga. Sentenced to exile in Germany, the Parisian titi explodes everything about his time at RB Leipzig and stands out today as a very serious candidate for the France team. Find out how Christopher Nkunku has transformed since leaving Paris Saint-Germain.
A metamorphosis at all levels
On July 18, 2019, the native of Lagny-sur-Marne left Paris Saint-Germain to sign for RB Leipzig against a check for 13 million euros. A transitional stage with the objective of a longer playing time, but which is still akin to a leap into the unknown for the 22-year-old player at the time. New language, new culture, new championship. Christopher Nkunku has something to be destabilized. Fortunately, the presence of the French Dayot Upamecano and Nordi Mukiele helped him to integrate a little more easily. On the pitch, his adaptation is express. Under the orders of Julian Nagelsmann, renowned for his great sense of tactics and the improvement of the physical qualities of his players, the Franco-Congolese of origin is progressing at great speed. He has also made it a point of honor to work in this field which it has already failed in the past. This memory of the too frail kid, the interested party wants to chase it from his mind. The time when he was almost prohibitively behind on the athletic level for the high level seems to be a distant memory. Like CR7 and so many others, Nkunku quickly understood that his body is the essential tool for his success.
Versatility, its greatest strength
For his third season at RB Leipzig, Christopher Nkunku has already experienced three different coaches. Julian Nagelsmann, Jesse Marsh and Domenico Tedesco. All fell in love with the 24-year-old player. A great professional, he stands out above all for his versatility. During his young career, the latter has been carried around in many positions. This versatility, which allows him to play in all positions on the attacking front, is today one of his main strengths. Capable of getting out of any situation, Christopher Nkunku can create danger anywhere on the pitch. Very mobile, his ability to break the lines is a major asset for the German formation. Under the orders of Domenico Tedesco, he now plays as a false nine or as a second striker, which allows him to be closer to the opposing goal. And it suits him rather well, as evidenced by his excellent statistics (25 goals, 13 assists in 36 games).
Objective French team
Gone is the label of hope, Christopher Nkunku is today a player from a whole new dimension. In Germany, his name is now cited among the greats of the championship like Robert Lewandowski or Erling Haaland. Which earned him to be associated with the France team, a few months before the 2022 Cup in Qatar. Didier Deschamps follows him carefully. But if these current performances were not enough to convince the coach of the Blues, then it might be time for the former Parisian to take a new step in his career. That’s good, the courtiers are numerous and they are prestigious. Chelsea, Manchester City, Real Madrid and its training club PSG. Under contract with RB Leipzig until 2024, Nkunku will be expensive. The German club is claiming no less than €75 million. The suitors are warned.
