By Rune Gjerulff
RB Leipzig star Christopher Nkunku has officially extended his contract.
| Christopher Nkunku. | Photo: GEPA Pictures/Gabor Krieg |
RB Leipzig have confirmed that Christopher Nkunku has extended his contract with the club.
The highly-rated Frenchman’s contract, which was due to expire in 2024, has been extended until 2026.
“Greetings from Paris. But no worries. I’ll be back in Leipzig soon. And I’m coming to stay. Let’s go, Leipzig!” said Nkunku in a video posted by the club.
Greetings from Paris 👋💌
🔴⚪ #WeAreLeipzig @c_nk97 pic.twitter.com/tIApbnNPWd
— RB Leipzig English 🏆 (@RBLeipzig_EN) June 23, 2022
According to reports, Nkunku’s new contract includes a €60 million release clause, which can be activated in the summer of 2023.
Nkunku enjoyed an impressive 2021/22 campaign for Leipzig, racking up 35 goals and 19 assists in 50 games for the club.
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Source: Bulinews
