Report: Christopher Nkunku Makes Stance on Chelsea Future Amid PSG Claim | OneFootball

Christopher Nkunku, who came up through Paris Saint-Germain’s academy, recently spoke about whether PSG tried to bring him back over the summer.

In an interview with Téléfoot last month, the Chelsea forward was asked if his former club had shown interest in bringing him back to the Parc des Princes.

“A Nkunku-Barcola duo at PSG? (Laughs!) I don’t know what to say about that. But PSG is still a big club. Any approach this summer? No, no, no. I’ve always said there was no approach.”

Nkunku made his first-team debut with PSG in 2015 but left in 2019 to join RB Leipzig. During his five seasons in Germany, the 26-year-old played 172 matches, scoring 70 goals and contributing 56 assists.

Now at Chelsea, Nkunku has already made 29 appearances and scored 11 goals. A return to PSG would align with the club’s aim to bring back French talent who embody its values and culture.

Christopher Nkunku has no desire to leave Chelsea… right now

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According to Sky Sports Germany’s Florian Plettenberg, Nkunku isn’t planning on a transfer this winter. However, the 26-year-old is facing a challenging situation at Chelsea.

Despite being in excellent form, highly motivated, and scoring 10 goals in competitive matches this season, the French forward still isn’t a regular starter. If his role doesn’t improve by summer, a move away from Chelsea could be on the table.

The bulk of Nkunku’s playing time has come in the UEFA Europa Conference League and the EFL Cup as the Frenchman has only played 152 total minutes across nine appearances in the Premier League.