The now 28-year-old left the Bundesliga side for Chelsea back in the summer of 2023 but failed to have the desired impact at Stamford Bridge.
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His time at AC Milan is a similar story. Expectations were high for Nkunku when he signed, but with just eight goals in 35 games, the club decided to place him on the transfer list.
According to Fabrizio Romano, Nkunku is now on the verge of returning to RB Leipzig on an initial loan for 2026-27.
It’s understood the loan fee will be €3.5 million with an option to buy for RB Leipzig set at slightly under €30 million.