Christopher Nkunku
Born: November 14, 1997 (age 26)
Height: 5' 8.5" (175cm)
Weight: 11st 0lb (70kg)
Hometown: Lagny-sur-Marne, France
Nationality:
French
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Position: Midfielder
Team: Chelsea (no. 18)
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Career History | ||
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Senior | 2015-2019 | Paris Saint-Germain |
2019-2023 | RB Leipzig | |
2023- | Chelsea |
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Preview: Chelsea vs. Celtic - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's friendly clash between Chelsea and Celtic, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jul 25, 14:38
![Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca on touchline against Wrexham on July 25, 2024. Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca on touchline against Wrexham on July 25, 2024.](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Enzo Maresca expects Chelsea "to concede goals" through his style of play
Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca openly acknowledges that he does not necessarily expect to keep many clean sheets during his time at Stamford Bridge.
Jul 25, 10:07
![Chelsea celebrate scoring a goal against Wrexham on July 25, 2024. Chelsea celebrate scoring a goal against Wrexham on July 25, 2024.](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Chelsea begin US pre-season tour with entertaining Wrexham draw
Chelsea start their five-game pre-season tour of the United States with a 2-2 draw against Wrexham in California.
Jul 25, 09:44
![Bournemouth's Dominic Solanke reacts on May 19, 2024 Bournemouth's Dominic Solanke reacts on May 19, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Chelsea transfer news: Blues cool interest in £65m-rated striker?
Chelsea are reportedly unable to play the 'prohibitive' asking price of a 26-year-old Premier League striker who came through the club's academy.
Jul 23, 00:04
![Enzo Fernandez in action for Argentina on July 4, 2024. Enzo Fernandez in action for Argentina on July 4, 2024.](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Chelsea lineup vs. Wrexham: Predicted XI for pre-season friendly
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Chelsea could line up for Wednesday's pre-season friendly against Wrexham in the United States.
Jul 22, 10:42
![Chelsea's Enzo Fernandez looks dejected after Arsenal's Kai Havertz scores their fourth goal on April 23, 2024 Chelsea's Enzo Fernandez looks dejected after Arsenal's Kai Havertz scores their fourth goal on April 23, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Chelsea's French players 'very angry' with Enzo Fernandez over video
Enzo Fernandez seemingly causes division within the Chelsea squad - particularly the French players - courtesy of a video posted by him that featured racist chanting.
Jul 16, 23:19
![Ipswich Town's Omari Hutchinson celebrates after the match on September 19, 2023 Ipswich Town's Omari Hutchinson celebrates after the match on September 19, 2023](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Chelsea's Omari Hutchinson 'undergoes' Ipswich medical after £22.5m deal agreed
Chelsea winger Omari Hutchinson reportedly undergoes a medical with Ipswich Town after the two clubs agree a deal worth up to £22.5m.
Jun 29, 09:43
![Manchester City's Jack Grealish at the end of the first half after being substituted on February 27, 2024 Manchester City's Jack Grealish at the end of the first half after being substituted on February 27, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Man City transfer news: Information 'requested' on £50m Grealish replacement
Manchester City reportedly ask for information about £50m-rated Bundesliga attacker Dani Olmo, who could be signed as a replacement for Jack Grealish.
Jun 27, 08:41
![Barcelona forward Marc Guiu celebrates scoring against Royal Antwerp on December 13, 2023. Barcelona forward Marc Guiu celebrates scoring against Royal Antwerp on December 13, 2023.](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Chelsea transfer news: Blues closer to £5m striker transfer as clause 'triggered'
Chelsea are reportedly closing in on the signing of a £5m-rated striker after his release clause was triggered.
Jun 24, 15:18
![Crystal Palace's Michael Olise during the warm up before the match on April 21, 2024 Crystal Palace's Michael Olise during the warm up before the match on April 21, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Crystal Palace star Michael Olise 'verbally agrees' personal terms with Premier League giants
Crystal Palace attacker Michael Olise reportedly reaches a verbal agreement over personal terms with another Premier League club ahead of the summer transfer window.
Jun 13, 16:50
![Manchester City's Erling Haaland celebrates with the trophy after winning the Premier League on May 19, 2024 Manchester City's Erling Haaland celebrates with the trophy after winning the Premier League on May 19, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Haaland, De Jong, Courtois: The best XI of players absent from Euro 2024
Sports Mole selects a best XI of players who will not feature at Euro 2024, including Erling Haaland, Frenkie de Jong and Thibaut Courtois.
Jun 12, 10:58
![France coach Didier Deschamps on November 18, 2023 France coach Didier Deschamps on November 18, 2023](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
France Euro 2024 squad announced: Ex-Chelsea midfielder earns shock call-up
Former Chelsea midfielder N'Golo Kante is a surprise inclusion in France's 25-man squad for Euro 2024, but there is no room for Moussa Diaby or Christopher Nkunku.
Jun 9, 22:27
![Leicester City manager Enzo Maresca reacts on March 17, 2024 Leicester City manager Enzo Maresca reacts on March 17, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Chelsea 'add 27-year-old Premier League striker to summer shortlist'
Chelsea reportedly add an experienced Premier League striker to their list of targets ahead of the summer transfer window.
Jun 6, 14:53
![RB Leipzig's Benjamin Sesko celebrates scoring their first goal with teammates on December 13, 2023 RB Leipzig's Benjamin Sesko celebrates scoring their first goal with teammates on December 13, 2023](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Chelsea transfer news: Blues 'set to challenge Arsenal for £56m centre-forward'
Chelsea are reportedly set to compete with Premier League rivals Arsenal for the signature of RB Leipzig attacker Benjamin Sesko in the upcoming transfer window.
Jun 4, 14:01
![Chelsea co-owner and chairman Todd Boehly in the stands before the match on August 13, 2023 Chelsea co-owner and chairman Todd Boehly in the stands before the match on August 13, 2023](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Agent of 20-year-old striker confirms Chelsea interest
Aston Villa striker Jhon Duran's agent confirms that Chelsea are interested in signing his client during this summer's transfer window.
May 22, 14:38
![Moises Caicedo celebrates scoring for Chelsea against Bournemouth on May 19, 2024. Moises Caicedo celebrates scoring for Chelsea against Bournemouth on May 19, 2024.](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Moises Caicedo scores from halfway line as Chelsea beat Bournemouth
Chelsea record a 2-1 victory over Bournemouth at Stamford Bridge, securing sixth place in the Premier League table.
May 19, 17:58
![Chelsea head coach Mauricio Pochettino on March 30, 2024. Chelsea head coach Mauricio Pochettino on March 30, 2024.](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Team News: Chelsea make two changes for Bournemouth game
Chelsea make two changes for Sunday's Premier League fixture against Bournemouth.
May 19, 15:05
![Chelsea's Cole Palmer celebrates scoring against West Ham United on May 5, 2024 Chelsea's Cole Palmer celebrates scoring against West Ham United on May 5, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
How Chelsea could line up against Bournemouth
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Chelsea could line up for Sunday's Premier League clash with Bournemouth.
May 17, 19:28
![Chelsea's Noni Madueke celebrates scoring against West Ham United on May 5, 2024 Chelsea's Noni Madueke celebrates scoring against West Ham United on May 5, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Chelsea vs. Bournemouth - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Premier League clash between Chelsea and Bournemouth, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
May 17, 19:19
![Manchester City's Ederson reacts after sustaining an injury on May 14, 2024 Manchester City's Ederson reacts after sustaining an injury on May 14, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Premier League gameweek 38: Confirmed team news and manager quotes for every club
Sports Mole rounds up every Premier League club's confirmed team news ahead of gameweek 38, and what their managers have had to say about their injury situations.
May 17, 16:51
![Manchester United's Scott McTominay in action with Brighton & Hove Albion's Adam Lallana on September 16, 2023 Manchester United's Scott McTominay in action with Brighton & Hove Albion's Adam Lallana on September 16, 2023](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Brighton & Hove Albion vs. Manchester United - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Premier League clash between Brighton & Hove Albion and Manchester United, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
May 17, 15:53
![Chelsea head coach Mauricio Pochettino on March 30, 2024. Chelsea head coach Mauricio Pochettino on March 30, 2024.](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Mauricio Pochettino comments on return to fitness of key Chelsea attacker
Chelsea head coach Mauricio Pochettino admits he needs to see "consistency" from one of his returning players.
May 16, 09:59
![Chelsea head coach Mauricio Pochettino during defeat to Arsenal on April 23, 2024. Chelsea head coach Mauricio Pochettino during defeat to Arsenal on April 23, 2024.](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Key Chelsea defender to miss start of next season
A key Chelsea defender is in line to miss the start of next season after Wednesday's victory over Brighton & Hove Albion in the Premier League.
May 16, 09:40
![Chelsea head coach Mauricio Pochettino during defeat to Arsenal on April 23, 2024. Chelsea head coach Mauricio Pochettino during defeat to Arsenal on April 23, 2024.](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Chelsea suffer injury scare over attacker in Brighton & Hove Albion win
Chelsea suffer an injury blow to one of their attackers in Wednesday's 2-1 win over Brighton & Hove Albion at the Amex Stadium.
May 16, 00:09
![Chelsea's Cole Palmer celebrates scoring their first goal on May 15, 2024 Chelsea's Cole Palmer celebrates scoring their first goal on May 15, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Cole Palmer equals Chelsea Premier League record in Brighton & Hove Albion win
Chelsea attacker Cole Palmer equals a club Premier League record with his opening goal in Wednesday's 2-1 win over Brighton & Hove Albion.
May 15, 23:33
![Chelsea's Cole Palmer scores against Brighton & Hove Albion on May 15, 2024 Chelsea's Cole Palmer scores against Brighton & Hove Albion on May 15, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Cole Palmer, Christopher Nkunku register in Chelsea win at Brighton & Hove Albion
Cole Palmer and Christopher Nkunku score the goals as 10-man Chelsea record a 2-1 victory over Brighton & Hove Albion in the Premier League.
May 15, 21:52
![Chelsea co-owner and chairman Todd Boehly before the match on April 18, 2023 Chelsea co-owner and chairman Todd Boehly before the match on April 18, 2023](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
'Chelsea signings have held their value' - Todd Boehly comments on transfer strategy
Chelsea co-owner Todd Boehly feels that the club's transfer strategy has proven to be a success, despite their current standing in the Premier League table.
May 15, 15:38
![Co-owner and Chelsea chairman Todd Boehly reacts after the match on March 11, 2024 Co-owner and Chelsea chairman Todd Boehly reacts after the match on March 11, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Chelsea 'identify areas to strengthen in summer transfer window'
Chelsea are reportedly looking to strengthen their squad in four key positions ahead of the 2024-25 season.
May 13, 23:39
![General view of Chelsea's Stamford Bridge taken April 2018 General view of Chelsea's Stamford Bridge taken April 2018](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Loanee hints at desire to remain at Chelsea next season
A Chelsea player who has spent the season out on loan hints he would like to remain at Stamford Bridge for 2024-25.
May 12, 19:06
![Athletic Bilbao's Nico Williams celebrates scoring their second goal with Inaki Williams and Daniel Vivian on December 16, 2023 Athletic Bilbao's Nico Williams celebrates scoring their second goal with Inaki Williams and Daniel Vivian on December 16, 2023](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Chelsea, Aston Villa 'cool interest in La Liga attacker'
Chelsea and Aston Villa reportedly cool their interest in Athletic Bilbao attacker Nico Williams due to the Spaniard's salary demands.
May 11, 18:06
![Chelsea's Cole Palmer celebrates scoring against West Ham United on May 5, 2024 Chelsea's Cole Palmer celebrates scoring against West Ham United on May 5, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Nottingham Forest vs. Chelsea - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Premier League clash between Nottingham Forest and Chelsea, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
May 11, 13:12
![Deivid Washington in action for Chelsea in January 2024. Deivid Washington in action for Chelsea in January 2024.](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
How should Chelsea handle Deivid Washington situation?
Chelsea continue to be linked with prospects from Brazilian football, but they must first determine how to handle the situation with their under-used £17.1m forward.
May 11, 11:00
![FC Barcelona's Raphinha, Joao Felix and Vitor Roque celebrate after the match on March 30, 2024 FC Barcelona's Raphinha, Joao Felix and Vitor Roque celebrate after the match on March 30, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Manchester United, Chelsea 'among clubs to enquire over Barcelona 19-year-old'
Manchester United and Chelsea are reportedly among the clubs showing an interest in Barcelona striker Vitor Roque.
May 11, 00:07
![Arsenal's Bukayo Saka pictured on April 28, 2024 Arsenal's Bukayo Saka pictured on April 28, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Premier League gameweek 37: Confirmed team news and manager quotes for every club
Sports Mole rounds up every Premier League club's confirmed team news ahead of gameweek 37, and what their managers have had to say about their injury situations.
May 10, 16:28
![Chelsea's Nicolas Jackson celebrates scoring their second goal on May 2, 2024 Chelsea's Nicolas Jackson celebrates scoring their second goal on May 2, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
How Chelsea could line up against Nottingham Forest
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Chelsea could line up for Saturday's Premier League clash with Nottingham Forest.
May 9, 10:41
![Chelsea's Cole Palmer celebrates scoring against West Ham United on May 5, 2024 Chelsea's Cole Palmer celebrates scoring against West Ham United on May 5, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Palmer matches Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink record in West Ham United thrashing
Cole Palmer matches Chelsea legend Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink's record of achieving 30 goal contributions in his first season at the club.
May 6, 16:59
![Chelsea head coach Mauricio Pochettino during defeat to Arsenal on April 23, 2024. Chelsea head coach Mauricio Pochettino during defeat to Arsenal on April 23, 2024.](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Chelsea winger confirms desire to leave club this summer
Chelsea winger Omari Hutchinson, currently on loan at Ipswich Town, announces his desire to join the newly-promoted side permanently this summer.
May 5, 23:28
![Chelsea head coach Mauricio Pochettino on March 30, 2024. Chelsea head coach Mauricio Pochettino on March 30, 2024.](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Team News: Chelsea make one change for West Ham United game, six return to squad
Chelsea make one change for Sunday's Premier League fixture against West Ham United, as well as being able to welcome back six players to the squad.
May 5, 13:03
![Chelsea celebrate Nicolas Jackson goal against Tottenham Hotspur on May 2, 2024. Chelsea celebrate Nicolas Jackson goal against Tottenham Hotspur on May 2, 2024.](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Team News: Chelsea vs. West Ham United injury, suspension list, predicted XIs
Sports Mole rounds up all of the latest injury and suspension news ahead of Sunday's Premier League clash between Chelsea and West Ham United.
May 4, 14:00
![Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk pictured on April 18, 2024 Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk pictured on April 18, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Premier League gameweek 36: Confirmed team news and manager quotes for every club
Sports Mole rounds up every Premier League club's confirmed team news ahead of gameweek 36, and what their managers have had to say about their injury situations.
May 3, 16:44