£50M-Rated Chelsea Standout Hints at Uncertain Future Amid PSG Comments | OneFootball

Christopher Nkunku, a former Paris Saint-Germain academy player, recently addressed whether PSG tried to bring him back this past summer.

In an interview with Téléfoot last month, the Chelsea star discussed if his former club had shown any interest in a potential return to the Parc des Princes.

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

Nkunku broke into Paris Saint-Germain’s first team in 2015 but moved on in 2019 to explore new opportunities with RB Leipzig. Over five seasons in Germany, the 26-year-old played 172 matches, scoring 70 goals and providing 56 assists.

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

Is Christopher Nkunku growing restless at Chelsea?

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TBR Football reported on Tuesday that Nkunku is becoming increasingly concerned with his role in the Chelsea squad under Enzo Maresca. Nonetheless, the report also notes that the Blues insist they are pleased with how the team is shaping up.

Since joining Chelsea for over £50 million, injuries have been a recurring problem for Nkunku, limiting him to just three Premier League starts.